You must be an active IAFF member, an active-retired IAFF member, a member of the IAFF Alumni, or an IAFF headquarters staff member to join the IAFF-MG.

To join the IAFF-MG online, you must first create a login (if you do not already have one) through the IAFF website.

To create an IAFF member login, you will need your local number and your seven-digit IAFF member ID number. Your IAFF member ID number can be found on your IAFF ID card or contact membership@iaff.org. Note: Your IAFF username/password for the IAFF’s website will be the same username/password you will use for the IAFF-MG’s website.

After logging in to the IAFF’s website, you will find the Dues/Subscriptions tab at the top right of the member profile page. Click the tab and follow the instructions to pay your new IAFF-MG member dues. The IAFF-MG’s annual dues are $50 per year. Staring October 1, 2024, IAFF-MG Member Dues will increase to $100 annually. All IAFF-MG members, including those that belong to IAFF-MG local, state, and/or provincial chapters, must pay their IAFF-MG dues directly to the IAFF. The IAFF will reimburse the chapters for their portion of the IAFF-MG dues on a quarterly basis, pursuant to IAFF-MG Policy No. 007.

After paying your dues online, you will receive an email confirming your transaction. If you are having problems or questions about paying your dues online, please call the IAFF Accounting Department at (202) 737-8484.

IAFF-MG active and associate members can renew their membership online with a credit card by logging in to the IAFF’s website or by calling (202) 737-8484 to renew over the phone. You can also mail in your payment to 1750 New York Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20006.

You can now access and review your IAFF/IAFF-MG membership information and status online through the IAFF website. When you log in to the IAFF’s site, you will be taken directly into your membership profile where you can change your password, email and other contact information. In addition, you will be able to see your IAFF-MG membership number at the bottom of your membership record and check your dues payment history.

IAFF-MG members that have paid their dues for 10 consecutive years and completed 10 consecutive years of membership you will reach your life member status. At which time, you will receive a new IAFF-MG life member card and patch. In addition, your annual IAFF-MG dues will be cut in half. If you need to check on your life member status, email IAFF-MG Vice-Chairman Michael Crouse at mcrouse@iaff.org.

If you are an IAFF-MG member through one of our IAFF-MG local, state, and/or provincial chapters, you must pay the total amount of your IAFF-MG dues directly to the IAFF. You no longer will be required to pay your national IAFF-MG annual dues through your respective IAFF-MG local/state/provincial chapter. Your IAFF-MG local/state/provincial will be reimbursed by the IAFF quarterly for the chapters portion of the IAFF-MG dues pursuant to IAFF-MG Policy 007.