Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

In Memory of

William Katzenstein 1902 Tucson

Jack Boleyn 1910 Tucson

J.D. Sullivan 1929 Phoenix

Ambrose Shea 1929 Phoenix

Terry Anderson 1932 Kingman

Eddie Koury 1946 Holbrook

Fred L. Van Camp 1946 Tucson

John Owens 1947 Mesa

Winston West 1947 Mesa

Herb Reggin 1956 Prescott

Dean (Red) Marshall 1970 Rural Metro

John Spradling 1971 Rural Metro

John O. Campbell 1973 Kingman

William L. Casson 1973 Kingman

Joseph M. Chambers III 1973 Kingman

M.B. “Jimmy” Cox 1973 Kingman

Alan H. Hansen 1973 Kingman

Frank S. “Butch” Henry 1973 Kingman

Roger A. Hubka 1973 Kingman

Christopher G. Sanders 1973 Kingman

Arthur C. Stringer 1973 Kingman

Donald G. Webb 1973 Kingman

Richard Lee Williams 1973 Kingman

Randolfph J. Potts 1974 Phoenix

Lester Hillis 1974 Glendale

Walter D. Kelson 1977 Phoenix

Chauncey E. Ray 1977 Phoenix

Floyd Eugene Mason 1977 Peoria

Edward Bell 1979 Tucson

Dale R. Lockett 1979 Phoenix

David Deary 1979 Fry

Edward J. Gaicki 1980 Tempe

Herman Peyton 1983 Parker

Ricky S. Pearce 1984 Phoenix

David Franks 1984 Phoenix

Samuel M. McAnally 1984 Tucson

Jack Robert Stevens 1986 Mesa

Gary Robert Peters 1987 Mesa

Richard Y. Garza 1987 Willcox

James Martz 1989 Eloy

Robert F. Million 1991 Avra Valley

L. Wayne Struble 1992 Williamson Valley

Calvin Morris 1992 Mayer

Timothy J. Hale 1994 Phoenix

Ronald Erwin Holmgreen 1994 Lake Havasu

Bret R. Tarver 2001 Phoenix

Carl Shoemaker 2001 Mesa

Darrell “Ricky” Thomas 2001 Somerton/Cocopah

Gary Archibeque 2004 Show Low

Robert Kotowski 2005 Flagstaff

Valeree Claude 2005 Pinetop

Corey Lawton 2006 Gila River

Mark Stevens Carter 2007 Phoenix

Keith Dawson 2008 Flagstaff

John Delaney 2008 Mesa

Mark A. McNeal 2009 Flagstaff

Eric Tinkham 2009 Queen Creek

Frank J. Molina 2009 Salt River

Dennis W. Robinson 2010 Three Points

David J. Irr 2010 Yuma Rural Metro

Brad Harper 2013 Phoenix

Andrew Ashcraft 2013 Prescott

Robert Caldwell 2013 Prescott

Travis Carter 2013 Prescott

Dustin DeFord 2013 Prescott

Christopher MacKenzie 2013 Prescott

Eric Marsh 2013 Prescott

Grant McKee 2013 Prescott

Sean Misner 2013 Prescott

Scott Norris 2013 Prescott

Wade Parker 2013 Prescott

John Percin, Jr. 2013 Prescott

Anthony Rose 2013 Prescott

Jesse Steed 2013 Prescott

Joe Thurston 2013 Prescott

Travis Turbyfill 2013 Prescott

William Warneke 2013 Prescott

Clayton Whitted 2013 Prescott

Kevin Woyjeck 2013 Prescott

Garret Zuppiger 2013 Prescott

Thomas R. (Tom) Quesnel 2014 Tucson

John F. Jayne 2014 Mesa

Bobby Mollere 2014 Hellsgate

Crystal Rezzonico 2017 Phoenix

Scott P. Ferguson 2017 Rural Metro

Mark (Bo) Boulanger 2018 Chandler

Joshua W. Eugin 2018 Saint David

Richard Anthony Telles 2019 Phoenix

Nikki Imm Sullivan 2019 Mesa

Brian John Beck, Jr. 2019 Phoenix

Austin M. Peck 2019 Goodyear

Tommy Arriaga 2020 Tempe

David Mathis 2020 Phoenix

Jacki Jean DeHaro 2020 Tucson

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Bryan (BJ) Boatman 2020 Airwest Helicopters

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David J. Rehnke 2021 Peoria

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Tye Seets 2021 Prescott

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David Daniel Stutzman 2021 Peoria

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Matthew R. Miller 2021 Falcon Exec Aviation

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Jeff Piechura 2021 US Forest Service

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Kerry Davis 2021 Phoenix

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Jacob Dindinger 2021 American Medical Response

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Miguel H. Angulo 2021 Phoenix

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Tyrone Bell 2021 Verde Valley

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Samuel Criner 2021 Drexel Heights

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Trevor Madrid 2021 Mesa

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Nolberto A. Gem 2022 Phoenix

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Robert M. Fernandez 2022 San Luis

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Brian Miller 2022 Buckeye Valley

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Brendan J. Bessee 2022 Salt River

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November 8, 2022 General Election PFFA Endorsements - The PFFA endorses Candidates based on career firefighter issues only. Most hot topic social issues are not considered. We know many of these issues are important to our members and we encourage you to vote your conscious. The PFFA recommends those candidates based on the strategy that best supports our legislative success and how best to support the pay, benefits and working conditions of Arizona firefighters.

LD 1

  • Senate – Ken Bennett (R)
  • House – Selena Bliss (R)

LD 2

  • Senate – Steve Kaiser (R)
  • House – Justin Wilmeth (R), Judy Schwiebert (D)

LD 3

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – No Endorsement

LD 4

  • Senate – Christine Marsh (D)
  • House – Matt Gress (R)

LD 5

  • Senate – Lela Alston (D)
  • House – Jennifer Longdon (D)

LD 6

  • Senate – Theresa Hatathlie (D)
  • House – Myron Tsosie (D)

LD 7

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – David Cook (R)

LD 8

  • Senate – Juan Mendez (D)
  • House – Melody Hernandez (D), Athena Salman (D)

LD 9

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – Kathy Pearce (R)

LD 10

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – No Endorsement

LD 11

  • Senate – Catherine Miranda (D)
  • House –  Marcelino Quinonez (D)

LD 12

  • Senate – Mitzi Epstein (D)
  • House – Stacey Travers (D), Terry Roe (R)

LD 13

  • Senate – JD Messnard (R)
  • House – Jennifer Pawlik (D)

LD 14

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – Travis Grantham (R), Laurin Hendrix (R)

LD 15

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – No Endorsement

LD 16

  • Senate – TJ Shope (R)
  • House – Teresa Martinez (R)

LD 17

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – No Endorsement

LD 18

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – No Endorsement

LD 19

  • Senate – David Gowan (R)
  • House – Gail Griffin (R)

LD 20

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – No Endorsement

LD 21

  • Senate – Rosanna Galbadon (D)
  • House – Consuelo Hernandez (D), Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)

LD 22

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – Lupe Chavira Contreras (D)

LD 23

  • Senate – Brian Fernandez (D)
  • House – Jesus Lugo Jr. (D), Mariana Sandoval (D)

LD 24

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – No Endorsement

LD 25

  • Senate – Sine Kerr (R)
  • House – Tim Dunn (R)

LD 26

  • Senate – Raquel Teran (D)
  • House – Flavio Bravo (D)

LD 27

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – Benjamin Toma (R)

LD 28

  • Senate – Frank Caroll (R)
  • House – David Livingston (R), Beverly Pingerelli (R)

LD 29

  • Senate – No Endorsement
  • House – No Endorsement

LD 30

  • Senate – Sonny Borelli (R)
  • House – Leo Biasucci (R)

Governor

  • Katie Hobbs (D)

Secretary of State

  • Adrian Fontes (D)

Attorney General

  • Kris Mayes (D)

State Traesurer

  • No Endorsement

Superintendant of Public Instruction

  • Kathy Hoffman (D)

Congressional Dist. 1

Jevin Hodge

Congressional Dist. 2

Tom O’Halleran

Congressional Dist. 3

Ruben Gallego

Congressional Dist. 4

Greg Stanton

Congressional Dist. 5

Andy Biggs

Congressional Dist. 6

No Endorsement

Congressional Dist. 7

Raul Grijalva

Congressional Dist. 8

Debbie Lesko

Congressional Dist. 9

Sandra Dowling

US Senate

Mark Kelly

Peoria (L493)

Mayor – Bridget Binsbacher

Pine Dist – Denette Dunn

Palo Verde Dist. – Michael Finn

Acacia Dist. – Vicki Hunt

Phoenix (L493)

Dist 2 – Jim Waring

Dist 4 – Laura Pastor

Mesa (L2260)

Dist 4 – Jenn Duff

Question 1 – Yes

Question 2 – Yes

Proposition 476 – Yes

Gilbert (L2260)

Council – Bill Spence

Superstition Fire Medical Board (L2260)

Kathleen Chamberlain

Connie Van Driel

Daisy Mountain Fire Board (L4361)

Brian Moore

Joe Cantelme

Randy Hancock

State Propositions

Prop 310 – Yes (Increases Fire District Funding)

Prop 132 – No (Requires 60% vote to pass citizen initiative)

For a printable 2022 endorsement list click here.

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Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona
2 weeks ago
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This is a moment that just had to be shared. Captain Colson responded to a call down the street from his home. Once the emergency was mitigated his wife let their eager daughter say hello to her Daddy. She quickly snapped this photo of them just before he swept her into his arms for a hug. I hate to compare but I just have to say it, our Fire family is the best! Thank you Mrs. Colson for sharing this moment with us. Stay safe.
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Awah... So sweet!

Adorable 🥰

Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona
2 weeks ago
Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona

To all AZ firefighters and your families, the invitation below comes to us from a new local restaurant, Federal American Grill:

Federal American Grill would love to invite first responders and their plus ones to an invite only pre-opening event on Monday Jan. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.! The new restaurant would like to say thanks with shareable apps and excellent service.

Federal American Grill, a new concept to Arizona, focused on excellent made from scratch food, community involvement and genuine hospitality, will open in the Scottsdale 101 shopping center (7000 E Mayo Blvd ) in January with a brunch, lunch and dinner menu as well as a private whiskey selection.

We would love for you to enjoy a sampling of the menu and connect with local first responders. There will also be a cash bar with the opportunity to purchase alcoholic drinks. No reservation is needed. Please feel free to come and go from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 16.

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Federal American Grill – Scottsdale

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To all AZ firefighters and your families, the invitation below comes to us from a new local restaurant, Federal American Grill: Federal American Grill would love to invite first responders and their plus ones to an invite only pre-opening event on Monday Jan. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.! The new restaurant would like to say thanks with shareable apps and excellent service. Federal American Grill, a new concept to Arizona, focused on excellent made from scratch food, community involvement and genuine hospitality, will open in the Scottsdale 101 shopping center (7000 E Mayo Blvd ) in January with a brunch, lunch and dinner menu as well as a private whiskey selection. We would love for you to enjoy a sampling of the menu and connect with local first responders. There will also be a cash bar with the opportunity to purchase alcoholic drinks. No reservation is needed. Please feel free to come and go from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 16. Thanks! Federal American Grill – Scottsdale 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Building 27 Phoenix, AZ, 85054
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Truly amazing experience we had tonight! The food, the drinks, the service.. all AMAZING! Way way better than Dennys😂(used to be before) Thank you Federal American Grill for a great night, your service for us, and our first responder parents was so thoughtful and appreciated!🇺🇸 Will be coming back many more times & telling friends and family!

Amazing food, excellent service, beautiful evening with friends!!!! Thank you Federal American Grill, we truly enjoyed your restaurant! ❤️

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Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona
3 weeks ago
Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona

Had an amazing gathering with Daisy Mountain. Labor and Management held their RBO process and worked on a lot of great business together. Great job to the Local and Department and thanks for the hospitality. ... See MoreSee Less

Had an amazing gathering with Daisy Mountain. Labor and Management held their RBO process and worked on a lot of great business together. Great job to the Local and Department and thanks for the hospitality.
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Thanks for coming up !

There are some fire service legends in that pic!

Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona
3 weeks ago
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Congratulations Chief Eddie!!!!

m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=546476187519352&id=100064709255072&mibextid=qC1gEaFort McDowell Fire Department is excited to introduce our new Fire Chief, Chief Smith!

Chief Smith was Born and raised in central Phoenix. Graduated from St. Mary’s HS in 1989. Received a football and academic scholarship to New Mexico Highlands University. Graduated with a degree in Exercise Science/Health in 1994. Met wife Julie while in college where she attended on Zuni tribal scholarship. Julie is a Deputy Chief for Gila River Fire Department.  Three boys Justin (Glendale FD Engineer), Joey (Financial Advisor), and Jon (Accountant).
Started as a wildland firefighter in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1996.  Was hired as firefighter in Glendale FD in 1997.  Promoted to Captain in 2004.  Promoted to Battalion Chief in 2018. Former Executive Officer for United Phoenix Firefighters Local 493 (Political Director). Also held two Executive Officer positions with the Professional Firefighters of Arizona (Central District Vice President and Legislative Liaison)
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Congratulations Chief Eddie!!!! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=546476187519352&id=100064709255072&mibextid=qC1gEa
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Congratulations Chief!

Congrats Chief - good luck in your new job 🚒👨🏼‍🚒

Great guy...was my sons training captain when he was hired for Phx fire

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m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=713753666781689&id=100044411860238&mibextid=qC1gEa"The world has lost a true hero, my brother-in-law Mark Fowl. He was a fireman for the Glendale, Arizona Fire Department and dedicated his whole life to serving others and his community. Mark was such an inspiration to me that I wrote the song The Fireman's Talkin' on the Ride Out album as a tribute to him. It didn't get any better than Mark. He meant the world to myself and my family, and will be greatly missed. Fly high, Mark!" ... See MoreSee Less

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So sorry for your family’s loss

Rest In Peace !

Rest In Peace Brother, prayers for your family, friends, and the Glendale Fire Department 💔

Condolences to family and friends, Rip, Last Alarm.

Thank you hero

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The inception of the PFFA came about as a successor to the Arizona State Firemen’s Association, which was founded in 1924. During that time, Tucson Chief Joseph Roberts was the head of the Firemen’s Association. Interestingly enough, activists in that original organization were mostly chiefs and the organization was open to all firefighters, professional and volunteer. One key activist in the AFSA was Phoenix Deputy Chief, Jake Siken.