HISTORY OF THE I.A.F.F HISTORY OF THE I.A.F.F Jan 13, 2016 The IAFF was organized on February 28, 1918, as 36 delegates representing 24 local fire fighter unions convene in Washington, DC. They debate on a name for the new organization, deciding between the International Brotherhood of Fire Fighters and the International Association of Fire Fighters. Delegates propose publishing a magazine for members, decide the salary of officers set commons goals to live and work with dignity, with care for their safety and concern for their families. ABOUT THE FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS Jan 15, 2016 The Florida Professional Firefighters, Inc. is a State Association chartered by the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO-CLC. The FPF was formed January 11, 1944, by six (6) IAFF locals and has grown steadily ever since. By 1980, the FPF’s annual budget was just under $200,000.00 with 79 IAFF/FPF Local affiliates and 8,600 members working in 100 departments throughout Florida. Currently, we are comprised of 150 local affiliates and councils, with a membership of over 24,000 Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel, working in 175 departments within the various state, county, municipal, and special district governments of Florida, with an annual budget of over $2,000,000. The FPF represents only full-time, paid Professional Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel with offices located at 343 West Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1625. Page Last Updated: Mar 26, 2019 (15:55:00)