About Us

The Johnston Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1950 is a labor union that represents the professional fire fighters of the Town of Johnston, Rhode Island.

Organized on March 16, 1970, the primary objectives of this organization are monitoring and improving public safety and fire fighter safety and maintaining a cooperative labor management relationship with the Town of Johnston’s administrators and elected officials.

As a labor organization, our primary responsibility is to our membership. Securing a competitive compensation package for all members, ensuring, negotiating and protecting acceptable conditions of employment and protecting the health, safety and wellness of each member are our highest priorities.

As a public safety union, we carry greater responsibilities in the community than traditional labor unions. Local 1950 is an advocate for the health, safety and property of the Citizens of Johnston. The state of public safety can only be improved if local government makes it a priority.

Local 1950 is also active in the community and the political arena. The membership of Local 1950 participates in both civic and political events that concern public safety, fire prevention and awareness and fire fighter safety and education. By working in conjunction with our community and fire department command staff, our members proactively seek on a federal, state and local level, changes that will improve the lives of the citizens we serve and the working conditions of those whose duty it is to serve them.

Our current membership consists of 88 proud and dedicated fire fighters who are ready, willing and able to protect the lives and property the Citizens of Johnston and our Visitors each and every day.

The Johnston Association of Fire Fighters Local 1950 is affiliated with the Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the AFL-CIO.