OAPFF

Advancing the Line: Enhanced Union Officer Training
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-24 | Renaissance Hotel Downtown Columbus, 50 N 3rd St, Columbus, OH, 43215
Advancing the Line is the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters’ premier leadership development program designed for experienced union officers ready to elevate their skills and impact. This advanced training builds on the foundation of local leadership, focusing on strategic advocacy, labor relations, contract enforcement, communication, and member engagement. Participants will learn from seasoned union leaders, labor professionals, and policy experts through interactive sessions and real-world scenarios. The goal is to strengthen our collective voice, ensure effective representation, and prepare officers to lead their locals, and our union, into the future.

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Miami Township Firefighters Local 3768 Bowling Fundraiser
2026-02-21 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Eastgate Lanes, 1362 State Route 28, Loveland, OH, 45140

Fremont Firefighters Local 328 Presents: Rob Ramirez - Mayday Mindset
2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Neely Center, 2830 Napoleon Rd., Fremont, OH, 43420

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
2026-01-28 09:00 - 2026-01-29 18:00 | Columbus Local 67 Union Hall, 379 W Broad St, Columbus, 432215, United States
Follow this link for the ASIST Outline Document

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The Junto
77 Belle St.
Columbus, OH 43215

Miami Valley Fire Fighters Local 1832 14th Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Miamisburg Middle School, 8668 Miamisburg-Springboro Rd., Miamisburg, OH, 45342

Maumee Firefighters & Paramedics Local 4536 13th Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Maumee Fire Department, 220 Illinois Ave., Maumee, OH, 43537

Peer Support Continuing Education Day at the OFA
2025-12-10 10:00 - 16:30 | Private: Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States

Executive Board Meeting
2025-12-04 10:00, 2025-09-04 14:00 | OAPFF Offices – 1st Floor Conference Room, 140 E. Town St., Columbus, OH, 43215
Policy for Streaming Executive Board Meetings

W. Craig Zimpher SERB Academy
2025-12-02 08:45 - 2025-12-03 15:30 | Marriott Columbus Northwest – Dublin, 5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43017

Mansfield Firefighters Local 266 100 Year Anniversary
2025-11-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Brickyard, 128 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH, 44902

Mentor Professional Firefighters Local 1845 Welcomes John Salka
2025-11-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Mentor Civic Center, 8600 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, OH, 44060

IAFF 8th District Conference
2025-10-27 08:00 - 2025-10-28 17:00 | Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, 1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

4th District Meeting
2025-10-22 17:00 - 21:00 | SATCO, 457 Wards Corner Rd., Loveland, OH, 45140

Findlay Firefighters Local 381 Charity Keg Tapping
2025-10-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Findlay Brewing Co., 213 E. Crawford St., Findlay, OH, 45840

5th District Meeting
2025-10-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Loose Rail Brewing, 37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110

Low and Slow to Benefit Cincinnati Firefighters Local 48 Charitable Fund
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, 111 W. McMicken Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

1st District Meeting
2025-10-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Old Millstream Center, 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay, OH, 45840

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

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

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

Bureau of Workers' Compensation Virtual Medical & Health Symposium
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-19 | OH
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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.
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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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

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.
