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IAFF Information

The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 230 represents approximately 739 FTEs in the Fire Department, from Fire Fighters to Battalion Chiefs.  IAFF's contract expired on June 30, 2009. Impasse was declared on September 10, 2009, and the City and IAFF engaged in mediation on September 30, 2009. An agreement was not reached in mediation and the City and IAFF are proceeding to arbitration. However, an additional mediation session is scheduled prior to arbitration in order to continue efforts to reach an agreement on a new contract.

We will continue to update this page as new information becomes available.

For more labor relations information in addition to the information below, please click here.

IAFF Union Contract Information

Current Union Contracts

IAFF Negotiation Information

Proposals

Correspondence

List of Issues

IAFF Budgeted Total Compensation Information

Budgeted Salary & Fringe Benefit Costs

Budgeted Total Compensation Data

Budgeted Total Compensation Profiles

Retirement Information

Currently, San Jose Firefighters are eligible to receive a pension of 90% of their salary after 30 years of service.  Every year, the current amount of the pension is increased by 3% as a cost-of-living adjustment.

In addition, San Jose Firefighters are currently eligible for lifetime retiree healthcare benefits that pays for 100% of the Kaiser premium for single or family coverage.

For more information about retirement benefits, please see the information below.

Plan Benefits

Contribution Rates

Residency Information

 

 

 

Last Modified Date: 10/15/2009

 
 

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