About the PFFADC

In October of 1970, Black and minority firefighter from various municipalities across the United States, met in New York City for two days of discussion.  As a result of the meetings, the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (I.A.B.P.F.F., Inc) was established.  Then in 1970, the PFFADC became a charter member of the IABPFF, Inc.

We are cognizant that the Black community has an abundance of untapped talent to offer. The PFFADC works to improve the economic development and employment opportunities for minorities in Washington, D.C., and internationally.  As Black firefighters, it is our challenge to make the fire services more relevant to the needs and aspirations of minority citizens and communities across the world.

We remain in the forefront of action as we voice our needs and come together to face deleterious conditions that exist in the fire service and local communities. The PFFADC celebrates and recognizes our founders, who had the courage and vision to “speak truth to power” over the many decades.  We “kept the fire burning for justice” to quote founding president David J. Floyd.