Daytona Beach Firefighters have a proud history well known in the central Florida area and beyond.  These Firefighters organized and became part of the International Association of Firefighters on May 10, 1943.  The IAFF was formed in 1918, at a time when many Firefighters were required to live in fire houses and be on duty 24 hours a day, with only the occasional day off.  Daytona Beach Firefighters became IAFF Local 770.  Local 770 lasted many years and achieved many improvements for Daytona Beach Firefighters that still benefit us today.  Our current Local 1162 designation was assigned to us in 1954 after reforming.  Local 1162 existed until 1983 when it decertified.  Then in 1989 Daytona Beach Firefighters again organized and were given Local number 3229.   Members recognizing the work that had been done earlier reinstated their old designation of Local 1162.  That designation still remains with us today.

 In 1964 Daytona Beach Firefighters worked hard to reduce their work week from 72 hours a week to 56 hours a week.  This was a switch from a two platoon system to a three platoon system.

Daytona Beach Firefighters have raised funds annually for the IAFF’s Fill the Boot campaign.  Firefighters across the nation participate in this fight against muscular dystrophy.  In 2002 Florida Firefighters raised contributions totaled at $1,336,750.

 

            Daytona Beach Firefighters have hosted a Charity Fishing Tournament during the early 1990’s.  Fishing categories included Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Dolphin, King and Tuna.  This event was held for many years and was very popular in the community.