The most frequently asked questions.
All active-retired members are automatically enrolled in the Alumni program. Inactive-retired members have the opportunity to join this program if they retired in good standing within the past year. Those who retired more than a year ago may join with approval from their local president. Please contact your local directly. They will then send their approval request to [email protected].
Alumni membership for former members who withdrew from the local for reasons such as a promotion out of the bargaining unit are at the discretion of the local president. Please contact them directly.
There are two types of retired status. If you are active-retired, your local pays half-dues to the IAFF for you (and all active-retirees). These members are automatically considered Alumni without having to complete the registration process. Active-retirees also generally enjoy rights at the local level that inactive-retirees do not. Further information on active-retired membership varies by local and should be directed to a local officer.
The alternate status is inactive-retired (former members). If you are inactive-retired, the only way to continue as a card-carrying member of the IAFF, is to join the Alumni. Inactive-retirees usually don’t have the same privileges at the local level, so maintaining a connection to the IAFF can be done through the Alumni.
Please note: membership status changes can only be completed by a local officer either online or through the Membership Department at [email protected].
A temporary card can be emailed in a .pdf document if needed for benefits prior to receiving the hard copy. Send your request to [email protected] or call (202) 824-1567.