The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has a long history of awarding service bonuses to Minnesota Veterans who served in America’s wars. Starting in 1919 after World War I, through World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and now the Global War on Terrorism. MDVA recognizes the sacrifices and courage Minnesotans took to defend our country.

The 2022 Legislature passed and Governor Walz signed the first-ever Veterans Omnibus Bill that included funding for a service bonus payable to eligible Veterans who served from 9/11/01 to 8/30/21. MDVA is honored to facilitate this program for eligible Veterans, currently serving service members, or Veterans' beneficiaries.

The application period will begin on July 7, 2022. The last day to apply is June 30, 2024, unless the funds have been exhausted prior to June 30, 2024.  Click HERE to visit the website.

Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 is proud to announce that our 21 newest members will be hitting the streets, some reporting for duty as early as 0800 hours tomorrow morning.  Their graduation is some much needed relief to our frontline that are responding to a record-breaking number of calls for service every day.

No rest for the weary.  This group is eager after 9 weeks of a grueling Fire Academy notorious for high intensity training and peak physical conditioning.  All of which rose to the occasion, tackled the challenges and have earned their rank amongst our Membership.  We are excited to welcome you to the family!  Congratulations and we'll be seeing you on the streets!

The Recruit Academy graduation ceremony will be held at the Highland Recreation Center (1978 Ford Parkway) at 1pm.  For those that are unable to attend in person, the event will be live streamed on the City of Saint Paul's YouTube channel.  Click HERE to be redirected.

SPFD is hosting a retirement gathering for Medical Director, Friend and Mentor, RJ Frascone.  Join us on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 11am - 1pm, on the Green Roof at SPFD HQ.  

Enjoy stories and wish RJ well in his retirement!

The Frontline Worker Pay application is now open! The application will be open from June 8 through July 22, 2022. Eligible workers will have 45 days to apply for Frontline Worker Pay.  The 45-day application period will be followed by a 15-day period to allow for appeals from those whose applications were denied. All applications will move through the process at the same time and payments will be forwarded for processing together. After verification and processing of the applications are completed, payments are anticipated in early fall. 

Fire Departments have been specifically identified as a frontline sector. All employees that work for Saint Paul Fire Department that meet the work eligibility and income requirements are encouraged to apply.

Additional details and applications can be submitted to the State of Minnesota at frontlinepay.mn.gov.

Frontline Worker Pay FAQs 06.07.2022.pdf

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DAY OF TO ASSIST, CONTACT THAD ALBERT 612.877.1428

Local 21 is proud to recognize the diversity in our union and celebrates our LGBTQ+ members.  We encourage everyone to continue to raise awareness and take positive steps towards an inclusive culture.  Local 21, hand in hand with the leadership of the Saint Paul Fire Department, is committed to protecting, promoting and affirming the civil and human rights of its members and the community we serve.

There is no place in public service for bias, discrimination or prejudice.

Have a safe and awesome PRIDE month!

This Memorial Day, Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 honors our military members and those in Public Service who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  

Thank you!

Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 will be hosting a Memorial Day service at Calvary Cemetery in Saint Paul on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, at 8:30am.

Please join us as we honor and remember our fellow firefighters who have passed away.

When:     Saturday, May 28th, 2022

Time:      8:30am

Where:    753 Front Avenue  Saint Paul, MN  55103

Who:       Members, families and friends

Members attending should wear their Class B uniform.  All are invited to breakfast at Joseph’s Grill following the service.  Please contact any L21 Executive Board member with questions.

Duluth x Case Community Garden Re-build

Saturday, May 28, 2022  |  9:00am - 1:00pm

Local 21 is looking for volunteers to assist with rebuilding the Community Center Garden at the Duluth Street and Case Avenue intersection in Saint Paul.  Local 21 donated $3,000.00 to purchase supplies and Firefighter Eric Morcos is organizing a work group to install a fence and build planters.  The garden is used for children's education and a means of supplementing local families' produce needs.

Breakfast and lunch are provided.  Firefighter Eric Morcos is also looking for additional tools such as cordless drills, circular saws and gas-powered posthole diggers.  Please contact Eric Morcos at 651.208.7237 if you have any questions, or if you are available to volunteer, or if you have tools that you are willing to lend.  Thank you!