L3217

history

Serving since 1989

IAFF Local 3217, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Professional Firefighters Association, was chartered as an affiliate with the IAFF on September 20th, 1989 with 94 members. The formation of L3217 was a result of the formation of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority in 1987 to absorb the former Federal Firefighters Association, Local 1 affiliate, firefighters that had worked at the airports under the FAA.

LODD Memorial

  • Charles R. Dyson 03/04/2003
  • Paul V. Purcell Sr. 02/01/2019
  • Brent F. Carter 03/04/2019
  • Henry J. Neyhouse 08/29/2019
  • Craig Edward Ralston 02/03/2022
A group of firefighters in full gear enters a smoke-filled container during a training exercise, ensuring safety and preparedness.