The 2008 IABPFF Convention

 Hosted by the North Central Region's

Phoenix of Detroit Fire Department Chapter

at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

http://www.iabpff.org/conventn/conv.htm

In 1968, a group of Black Firefighters from New York city and other east coast Departments that knew each other, felt the need to get as many Blacks in the fire service from around the country together to address the issues of recruitment, retention, fire related deaths in Black communities and promotional opportunities.

In 1970 after two years of searching, letter writing and phone calls, the first convention of the IABPFF was born. Delegates from across the country came together in Hartford Conn for the first ever IABPFF convention. David Floyd, the first Black man to be assigned to the FDNY's coveted Rescue company, Rescue 1, was elected as the first President.

The IABPFF meets every even year for their convention. The convention is held for 5 days in a host city in the United States. The average attendance is 300 men and women from all ranks and all Departments across the country. Families are welcome to travel together. There are usually spouse and children activities. Recently, the firefighters from the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and Africa have joined us.

Detroit will be a great place to visit and a great way to get to know other members from across the country. During the convention, there will be educational workshops, a memorial march in full dress uniform, night life activities and much more. Please share the experience and join us.

 

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