Phoenix of the Detroit Fire Department

09/14/2026

It’s about to get HOT! 🌶️🔥
The Detroit Fireman’s Fund Annual Chili Cook-Off is back, and our first responders are putting their pots, pride, and secret recipes on the line! Come out, enjoy the fun, taste some serious chili, and see who talks the most trash and actually has the pot to back it up. 😂 Let’s see who takes the bragging rights this year!
The Phoenix of the Detroit Fire Department approves this message and fully supports any event involving firefighters, fellowship, and a good pot of chili! 😂🔥🌶️🔥👨🏿‍🚒🚒💪🏾

09/13/2026

GET READY DETROIT! 🔥

You’re invited to join us for the 2027 IABPFF North Central Region Spring Conference and Phoenix 60th Anniversary Celebration, May 12 through 16, 2027, in Detroit, Michigan.

Registration is now open.

Conference details, host hotel reservations, registration, sponsorship, advertising, and vendor opportunities are all available through the links and QR code provided in the announcement.

Make your plans. Share it with others.
Join us in Detroit.

Still We Rise: Igniting Equitable Access.
The Phoenix turns 60 Detroit!

09/11/2026

The Phoenix of the Detroit Fire Department extends our sincere condolences on the passing of Firefighter Damien Williams. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to his family, his classmates from the Class of 9-9-02, his friends, and the entire Detroit Fire Department family during this difficult time. May his service, memory, and legacy continue to be honored.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost in the national tragedy of September 11, 2001, and to honor the firefighters, first responders, and everyday citizens who showed extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable devastation. We remember their sacrifice, their service, and the families who continue to carry their memory.
We will never forget.

09/10/2026

🔥 DETROIT FIREFIGHTERS, ARE YOU READY? 🔥

🔥 THE PHOENIX TURNS 60, AND WE’RE CELEBRATING IN DETROIT! 🔥

In May 2027, Detroit will host the North Central Region Spring Conference of the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters, Inc., as The Phoenix celebrates an extraordinary milestone, 60 years of history, advocacy, service, fellowship, and legacy.

From our beginnings in 1967 to the work we continue today, this milestone represents generations of Black firefighters who helped shape our organization, our fire service, and our community.

We are welcoming IABPFF members and chapters from across the country, along with family, friends, supporters, community partners, and the public, to join us in Detroit for this historic celebration.

🎟️ REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Visit www.DetroitFirefighter.com and select the 2027 North Central Region and Phoenix 60th Anniversary tab for conference registration, hotel reservations, gala tickets, sponsorship opportunities, vendor information, conference booklet advertising, and more.

Or, if you are ready to register, sponsor, become a vendor, or advertise, go directly to our Zeffy portal:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2027-north-central-region-spring-conference-and-phoenix-60th-anniversary-gala

📅 May 12 through 16, 2027
📍 Detroit, Michigan
🏨 Hollywood Casino at Greektown

🔥 AND THERE IS MORE TO COME! 🔥

You do not have to be an IABPFF member to be part of the celebration. Additional activities, entertainment, and opportunities to gather will be announced throughout the conference week, with events taking place throughout Detroit.

So keep watching for The Phoenix to pop up around the city!

Join us May 12, 13, 14, and 15 as we learn, fellowship, celebrate, make memories, and mark 60 years of The Phoenix.

Come learn. Come fellowship. Come celebrate. Come rise with us.

🔥 Still We Rise: Igniting Equitable Access 🔥

09/07/2026

Labor Day represents the contributions, sacrifices, and achievements of American workers. Today, we honor the labor movement and generations of Detroit firefighters and firefighters beyond whose dedication, courage, and service have helped protect our city, strengthen our communities, and carry forward a proud tradition of service. Happy Labor Day to all who serve and have served. 🇺🇸🚒

09/05/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of retired FEO Raymond Richardson .

It is especially difficult knowing that we were just together with Ray on the last Thursday in August at the Axemen Club, sharing time, laughter, and fellowship.

Please keep Ray’s family, friends, fire family, motorcycle community, and his Axemen brothers and sisters lifted in prayer during this difficult time.

Funeral arrangements will be shared once they are received.

Rest well, Ray. You will be deeply missed.