OAPFF 54th Biennial Conference 2024
2024-05-20 17:00 - 2024-05-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Spooky Nook Champion Mill, 601 North B St., Hamilton, OH 45013, OH, 45013, United States
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54th Biennial Conference Resolutions

OAPFF 5TH District Meeting
2024-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Golf Club of Dublin, 5805 Eiterman Road, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States

OAPFF 4TH District Meeting
2024-10-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Forest Hills Country Club, 791 4th Ave, Middletown, OH, 45044, United States

OAPFF 3RD District Meeting
2024-11-12 17:00 - 20:00 | The Ponds Venue, 10547 Manchester Ave SW, Beach City, OH, 44608, United States

OAPFF Peer Support CE Day at The Ohio Fire Academy
2024-12-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Private: Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States

2025 OAPFF Leading Issues Training Summit - L.I.T.S.
2025-02-24 08:00 - 2025-02-25 17:00 | Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel, 409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, OH, 43082, United States
2025 Leading Issues Training Summit
February 24-25
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel.
409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, Ohio, USA, 43082

HOTEL WIFI
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Cleveland Hockey Fest 2025
2025-02-27 - 2025-02-28 | Euclid C.E. Orr Ice Arena and Rocket Mortgage Arena
Hockey Fest 2025
Thursday, February 27th, and Friday, February 28th
In partnership with the Cleveland Monsters, all eight first responder teams will once again play downtown on day two at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
More importantly, all proceeds from this event will go to support the families of our fallen Ohio Fire Fighters, who will be honored this year at the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial.

Fallen Ohio Fire Fighters:
Sterling Rahe, Toledo, Local 92
Shawn P. Calvey, Cleveland, Local 93
Michael P. Taylor, Steubenville, Local 228
Jared Kneale, Canton, Local 249
Amanda Karduck, Painesville, Local 434
Jeffrey Young, Sylvania, Local 2243
Troy Bernhard, Perrysburg Township, Local 4170
Hotel discount rooms at Hampton Inn Cleveland Downtown:
Please note that the cut-off date for reservations is February 20, 2025. Any unreserved rooms in the block will be released after this date. Make reservations through any of these options:

Calling directly at 216-241-6600
Using the toll-free number: 1-800-HAMPTON
Booking online through your dedicated reservation link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/clevelandfirefighter2025hockeyfest/

Day #1 Euclid C.E. Orr Ice Arena on Thursday, February 27th
Euclid Arena, admission is free (donations appreciated)
Round #1
Opening Ceremony and Puck Drop
9:00 am – Euclid Fire vs. West Side Fire
10:00 am – Cleveland Fire vs. Heights Fire
11:00 am – Toledo Fire vs. Columbus Fire
12:00 pm – Cleveland Police vs. Pittsburgh Fire
Semi-Finals
1:00 pm – Lost Game #1 vs. Lost Game #2
2:00 pm – Win Game #1 vs. Win Game #2
3:00 pm – Lost Game #3 vs. Lost Game #4
4:00 pm – Win Game #3 vs. Win Game #4
Euclid Arena Food & Beer: Cook-out-style lunch provided for players and guests.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Social and fundraiser at Gillespie’s Map Room in downtown Cleveland. $20 for adults and $10 for kids; this price includes food, pop, and draft beer.

Day #2 at Rocket Mortgage on Friday, February 28th
Tickets Required: Please purchase through this discount link, and $5 of each ticket sold will be donated back: https://bit.ly/HockeyFest2025
Championship Round
Opening Ceremony and Puck Drop
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm: Two 0-2 Teams play for 7th place
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Two 1-1 Teams lower score count play for 5th place
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm: Two 1-1 Teams top score count play for 3rd place
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm: Two 2-0 Teams play for 1st place
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Social event at the downtown Harry Buffalo, $20 for adults and $10 for kids; this includes food, pop, and draft beer.
Entrance to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse: Cleveland Cliffs Entrance on the northeast corner.
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse will not be opening their concession stands prior to the 7pm Monsters game. However, we would like to direct everyone to the Harry Buffalo on the north side of the Arena if you would like to grab food or drinks between games.
Tournament T-shirts online store: https://www.onlyinclev.com/collections/cleveland-fire-hockey
(Special tournament hockey pucks available for purchase at the event)

OAPFF New Officer Training Academy
2025-03-24 - 2025-03-25 | Columbus Local 67 Union Hall, 379 W Broad St, Columbus, 432215, United States
Making sure that our local officers have the resources they need to be successful is critical to the mission of the OAPFF. On March 24 and 25, 2025, the OAPFF will conduct its New Officer Training Academy.
Classes will include:

Overview of OAPFF Services
IAFF Services Review
Local Governance
Duties of the President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Trustees
State Employment Relations Board (SERB), Mediation, and Unfair Labor Practices
Benefits of the OAPFF 457 Plan
Representing our Members; Rights, Discipline, Grievances
Bureau of Work Comp and Pension Disability Review

OAPFF HOTEL ROOM BLOCK at $139 PER ROOM NIGHT CLICK HERE
Event Documents:
OAPFF Communications
Health and Safety

Second District Meeting
2025-04-16 11:00 - 16:00 | American Legion Ohio Post 211, 31972 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio, 44012
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
1100 Doors Open
1200 Lunch
1300 Meeting
Where: American Legion Ohio Post 211
31972 Walker Road
Avon Lake OH 44012
Cost: $35 per member
$25 per retired member
Please RSVP to Joe Harder at jazh24@yahoo.com or (440) 371-2817 by Wednesday, April 2, 2025
District 2 Meeting Flyer

Fourth District Meeting
2025-04-22 17:00 - 21:00 | OH
Hosted by Sidney Local 912
1330 S Main Ave Sidney, Ohio 45365
Social Hour will start at 5pm.
Dinner will start at 6pm.
Meeting to follow dinner.
Make your RSVP by paying in advance with Venmo to @andrew-zumberger. A QR code is included on the flyer that is linked below.
Cost $28
Please put a note in the comments that payment is for the District Meeting.
Your RSVP helps the Local plan for catering and beverages.
Submit your reservation no later than April 18.
Contact Andy Zumberger (937-726-1281, iaff912president@outlook.com) for additional questions

Fourth District Meeting FLYER

First District Meeting
2025-04-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Mansfield Fire Museum, 12675 W 4th St, Mansfield, Ohio, 44906
Location: Mansfield Firefighters Museum
1265 W. 4th St, Mansfield, OH 44906
Doors Open at 5pm
Dinner will start at 6PM
Meeting will follow dinner
Cost is $30 for Dinner and Drinks
Your RSVP helps the Local plan for catering and beverages. Submit your reservation no later than Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, to gdavis@oapff.org.
Contact DVP Davis or Charlie Swank swank1992@gmail.com 419-631-7420 if you have any questions.

District 1 Meeting Flyer

Third District Meeting
2025-04-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Water Street Tavern, 132 South Water Street, Kent, Ohio, 44240
Held in Kent and hosted by Kent Local 721, Ravenna Local 1340, and Brimfield Local 4031.
WATER STREET TAVERN
132 South Water Street
Kent, OH 44240
Cocktails at 5:00 p.m
Dinner at 6:00 p.m
Beer Provided / Cash Bar available
$40.00 per active member
$35.00 for Retirees
Reservations are needed by April 21st –
Call or Text: Tyler Simpkins – 330-606-6513
RSVPs are a MUST!!
Please make all payments at the door.

District 3 Meeting Flyer

Fifth District Meeting
2025-04-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Ale House 1890, 149 West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio
Fifth District Meeting
Hosted by Lancaster Fire Fighters Local 291
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Ale House 1890
149 West Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
www.alehouse1890.com
Social hour begins at 11 am
Lunch and meeting to start promptly at noon
Cost: $30 for Active Members and $25 for Retired Members
Cash, check or Venmo accepted
Please send your RSVP to the following:
Lancasterfirefighterslocal291@gmail.com
DVP Brian Gatley
bgatley@oapff.org
614-374-2189

District 5 Meeting Flyer

OAPFF Peer Support Presents: Healthy Fire Fighter Families
2025-05-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Silk Auditorium, 6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, ohio

2025 Chip Terry Fund Memorial Charity Golf Outing
2025-05-12 | California Golf Course, 5924 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45228, 5924 Kellogg Ave,, Cincinnati, OH, 45228, United States
2025 Chip Terry Fund Memorial Charity Golf Outing
May 12th, 2025
California Golf Course in Cincinnati, OH.
This event is more than just a day of golf—it’s an opportunity to support The Chip Terry Fund for First Responders, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing educational, financial, and emotional support to fire, police, and other emergency personnel and their families, particularly those affected by Post-Traumatic Stress and occupational-related stress disorders.
Event Details
📅 Date: May 12th, 2025
📍 Location: California Golf Course, 5924 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45228
🕗 Registration: 8:00 AM
🏌️ Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM
🍽 Lunch: 1:00 PM
This event honors the legacy of Chip Terry, a dedicated fire fighter who served the Covington community for nearly 30 years. Like many first responders, Chip silently battled Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—a struggle that ultimately cost him his life. His family, along with strong community support, has made it their mission to assist first responders and their families, ensuring they receive the help they need and preventing others from facing similar devastating losses.
In 2024 alone, The Chip Terry Fund has provided nearly $50,000 in direct support to Ohio Fire Fighters, helping them access the resources they need to cope with the mental and emotional toll of the job. Your participation and support in this event will help us continue providing critical assistance to those who dedicate their lives to protecting our community.
How You Can Help
✔️ Participate – Join us for a great day of golf and camaraderie.
✔️ Sponsor – Explore sponsorship opportunities, including hole, tee, or event sponsorships.
✔️ Donate – Consider contributing door prizes or financial support to further our mission.
✔️ Spread the Word – Share this event with your network to maximize our impact.
To register, sponsor, or donate, please visit:
https://local-48-chip-terry-fund.perfectgolfevent.com

2025 OAPFF Legislative Conference
2025-05-20 10:00 - 2025-05-21 17:00 | OH
Plaza Hotel Columbus & Ohio Statehouse
May 20-21, 2025

5/20: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Ohio FirePAC Reception: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Invite Only)

Reception only open to members who contribute to Ohio FirePAC

5/21: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Registration closes May 11.

Q&A with OAPFF Health and Safety Director David Bernzweig
2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 | OH
Bunker Gear… Helmets… Gloves… SCBA… PASS
They keep us safe on the job, but changes to the NFPA rules that govern them are coming. Join the OAPFF for a live question and answer discussion on what to expect and how your department can prepare.
Health and Safety Director Dave Bernzweig will present the changes and answer your questions on June 5 at 10am.
The Zoom link for the event will be emailed to all registered participants 24 hours prior to the event.

8th District Summer Social hosted by the MG at Shawnee State Park, Ohio.
2025-07-07 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
ATTENTION ALL OAPFF MEMBERS AND FAMILIES
8th District Summer Social hosted by the MG at Shawnee State Park, Ohio.
July 25-27
Bring your families or fly solo. The summer social at Ohio’s beautiful Shawnee State Park will have plenty to see and do, including scenic rides, hiking trails, and hanging out by the lake. We are working to set up an online registration link; in the meantime, RSVP to iaffmg8@gmail.com so we can begin to get a headcount.
Lodging option 1: Hotel Group
(4404B OH-125, West Portsmouth, OH 45663)
Call 1-800-282-7275 (Open 7am to 11pm daily)
Request the IAFF rate for available room/cabin
Pay deposit of first night plus taxes
Pay balance upon check-in
Lodging option 2: Shawnee State Park, Turkey Creek Campground
(5648 State Route 125. West Portsmouth, OH 45663)
Online reservation Link: https://reserveohio.com/OhioCampWeb/#!park/376/555
If you are interested in camping, please follow the link above to the Turkey Creek campground. It is located next to Roosevelt Lake and is the closest campground to the State Park Lodge and Cabins.

Lessons Learned form the 2025 Washington DC Air Traffic Accident
2025-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Division of State Fire Marshall, 8895 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068

Saybrook Firefighters Local 3196 Golf Outing
2025-08-01 08:00 | Maple Ridge Golf Course, 8921 Center Rd., Austinburg, Ohio, 44010

Massillon Firefighters Local 251 Sporting Clays Tournament
2025-08-02 13:00 | Airport Ridge Sporting Clays, 9537 County Rd 292, Millersburg, Ohio, 44654

Liberty Township Firefighters Local 4394 Labor Day Fill the Boot
2025-08-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH, 45069
Tickets on Sale! 200 tickets available for $20 each.
We are raffling off a custom leather helmet seen below!
Contact Local 4394 President Matthew Owen for details! mowen213@gmail.com

Executive Board Meeting
2025-09-04 14:00 | OAPFF Offices – 1st Floor Conference Room, 140 E. Town St., Columbus, OH, 43215
Policy for Streaming Executive Board Meetings

Legislative Meet and Greet
2025-09-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Deer Park Library Meeting Room, 3970 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236
Legislative Meet and Greet
State Representatives Rachel Baker (House District 27) and Karen Brownlee (House District 28)
When: Monday, September 8th 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Deer Park Library Meeting Room: 3970 E. Galbraith Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45236

Blue Ash Firefighters Local 3203 Memorial 9/11 Run/Walk Stair Climb
2025-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Rd, Blue Ash, OH, 45242
Blue Ash, Local 3203 is hosting our annual 9/11 run/walk & stair-climb event at Summit Park in Blue Ash on Thursday, September 11th at 0900.

Fire/police/military can participate in the stairclimb of Summit Park Tower, while any and all are welcome to participate in the run/walk.
All are also welcome to the opening ceremonies, which include presentation of the colors, 21 gun salute, bagpipes & taps played, 911 Steel, Ohio Honor Log on display, short speeches and more.

There will also be an after event celebration immediately following the event, in the park, at the new Madtree Brewery – Parks & Rec. A beer brew collaboration with Madtree in remembrance of The Survivor Tree located at Ground Zero.

All event proceeds will be donated to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Participants are encouraged to sign up via QR code to the Eventbrite link and make a $9.11 donation or clink link below.

Any questions can be directed to President Scott Reed (513) 258-3351
Click HERE for more information.

Legislative Meet and Greet
2025-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Monroe Library Community Room, 6 East Ave., Monroe, OH, 45050
Legislative Meet and Greet
State Representatives Thomas Hall (House District 46) and Adam Mathews (House District 56)
When: Friday, September 12th 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Monroe Library Community Room: 6 E. Avenue, Monroe, OH 45050
Coffee and donuts provided by Monroe Firefighters Local 3824
Locals Represented:
46th (Hall) – Liberty Township 4394, Middletown 336, Monroe 3824
56th (Mathews) – Deerfield 4286, Lebanon 4796, Mason 4049, Turtlecreek 5353

Bureau of Workers' Compensation Virtual Medical & Health Symposium
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-19 | OH
Register now
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s annual Medical & Health Symposium (MHS25) returns Sept. 17-19, 2025. Join thousands of medical and legal professionals virtually to shape the future of occupational health, workers’ compensation, and workplace injury prevention in Ohio.
Designed for health-care providers, legal professionals, and vocational experts, MHS25 offers a collaborative platform to explore emerging trends and lead critical conversations around the evolving challenges in the workers’ compensation industry.
What to expect:
Attendees can earn free continuing education credits across more than 20 disciplines. This year’s agenda includes sessions on:

Artificial intelligence (AI) in medical practice and evidence
Concussion management, innovative care approaches, and recovery
Advances in orthopedic and neuroscience technologies
Use of robotics and wearable software in treatment
Barriers to recovery and return-to-work strategies
Hand surgery innovations
Secrets behind clinical practice guidelines for patient care or utilization review

We encourage all medical professionals, industry experts, and thought leaders to register and participate. Expand your knowledge, enhance patient outcomes, and contribute to early, safe, and sustained return to work and life.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) virtual Medical & Health Symposium (MHS) is the premier educational event for health-care and legal professionals. Join us Sept. 17-19, 2025. Our annual virtual symposium brings together experts from around the world to share the latest insights, best practices, and innovative solutions for treating injured workers and improving patient care.
Register Now

This year focuses on navigating occupational health challenges in a changing environment.
Our featured sessions include:

Neurological injuries: Right level of care, right time coordination of care, resources, treatment
TBI the standard of care and innovative approaches
AI & medical evidence in workers’ compensation claims
Resilience and triumph over adversity

Questions? Contact us at medsymposium@bwc.ohio.gov

Next Level Training for Local Union Leaders
2025-09-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Great Wolf Lodge – Mason, 2501 Great Wolf Dr., Mason, OH, 45040

2nd District Meeting
2025-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | The Venue at Al’s, 155 Second Street NW, Barberton, OH, 44203

3rd District Meeting
2025-10-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Red Creek Bar and Grill, 1820 North Ridge Rd., Painsville, OH, 44077
