Welcome to the Luzerne County Professional Firefighter Web Site.

The Local 840 membership consists of 67 firefighters from 8 municipalities in Luzerne County. We are affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters and the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association. Members operate under collective bargaining agreements unique to each town but retain union representation as a group.

The local is governed by a President, 2 Vice Presidents (west side and east side) and a secretary / treasurer.

Local 840 Member Arrested for a Good Cause

Dan Kosisky, Jenkins Twp. Fire Department is being locked up for a good cause; the Muscular DystrophyAssociation. His bail has been set at $3000.00 and he needs your help. Click here to be linked to Dan's MDA home page and make a tax-deduictble contribution to help bail Dan out!

The I.A.F.F. and MDA have a long standing relationship helping raise money for life saving research and equipment to help those afflicted with this terrible disease.

Plains Twp. Announces Retirements

At a recent meeting representatives from the Plains Twp. Fire Department announced the following retirements:

Chief Jack Baranski

Captain Edward Nishell

Firefighter Phil Petotski

In addition they also announced Deputy Chief Carl Baker was promoted to Fire Chief and Firefighter Stephen Motil was hired to fill one of the vacancies. Congratulations on a well deserved retirement to our brothers, to Chief Baker on his promotion and Firefighter Motil!

2010 Arena Climb

Congratulations to Kingston Firefighter/Paramedic Chris Mooney who participated in the American Lung Association "2010 Arena Climb", that took place on March 20th at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. In addition to completing the climb in full turn out gear, Chris raised $973.00 for the association and was the top fundraiser. Pictures from the event will be posted soon.

April Fool's Lottery Tickets - RESULTS

Number 449 drawn at the 7pm Pa. Daily Number proved to be a winner for the Local 840. The winning ticket was not sold and therefore was a win for us!

Thank you to all who participate by selling and buying tickets and supporting theLocal 840.

2010 Meeting Dates and Locations

August 5th - Edwardsville

September 2nd - Pittston

October 7th - Jenkins Twp.

November 4th - Edwardsville

December 2nd - Kingston

All meetings are at 7:00pm unless otherwise notified.