IAFF · AFL–CIO · CLC Affiliate

Representingthe firefighterswho answer the call.

IAFF Local 2956 represents the career firefighters who proudly serve the Lake Mohegan Fire District.

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ScrollLake Mohegan Fire District · Yorktown, Cortlandt Manor & Lake Peekskill
4
Firehouses across the district
24/7
Around-the-clock response
360,000+
Professional firefighters in the IAFF
3,500
IAFF affiliates across the U.S. & Canada
Our Mission

Local 2956 represents and advocates for the career firefighters serving the Lake Mohegan Fire District — working to protect member rights, advance training standards, and serve the public with integrity.

Members of IAFF Local 2956 with Ladder 10
Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters · Ladder 10
About The Local

Career firefighters — organized, trained, and ready.

Local 2956 represents the career firefighters and EMS personnel who staff the Lake Mohegan Fire District. We are an affiliate of the IAFF, the AFL–CIO, and the Canadian Labour Congress.

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The District

On duty across Lake Mohegan.

Four firehouses, the partners who respond alongside us, and the safety guidance we bring to every home in the district.

01Our StationsCareer firefighters from four firehouses, responding around the clock to fire, EMS, rescue, and the full spectrum of calls.View stations02Partners in Emergency ResponseBLS first response on medical calls, alongside the EMS agencies and law-enforcement partners who respond into our district.Meet our partners03Public SafetySmoke alarms, escape plans, cooking and carbon monoxide: NFPA guidance for every household.Safety resources
Latest News

News and announcements from Local 2956.

Updates from the executive board, the firehouse, and the community.

  • LMFD Fire Commissioner Election 2024

    * Public Election | ALL registered voters residing within The Lake Mohegan Fire District Are Eligible To Vote * Endorsed by Local 2956Experience. Dedication. Proven Leadership. On December 10th, ensure the safety, progress, and efficiency of the Lake Mohegan Fire District by re-electing two outstanding leaders: Kevin Ford and Anthony Iannone. Together, they bring decades…

  • Brian Dee for Lake Mohegan Fire Commissioner 2023

    * Public Election | ALL Residents of The Lake Mohegan Fire District Are Eligible To Vote * Meet Brian Dee: A Dedicated Candidate for Fire Commissioner in Lake Mohegan Introduction In the upcoming Lake Mohegan Fire District election, there's a candidate who stands out for his deep commitment and understanding of our community — Brian…

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Latest from the International.

Headlines from the International Association of Fire Fighters — the union of professional firefighters.

Nov 6, 2026Responding to the Interface: “Every fire fighter needs this kind of training”As wildfire threats grow across Canada, IAFF Responding to the Interface is helping fire fighters protect communities, with more than 1,100 trained…Read at IAFF.org →Nov 6, 2026Fire fighters help elect candidates and pass public safety measures in 2026 midtermsDozens of pro-fire fighter candidates were elected, as voters approved union-backed public safety measures across the country.Read at IAFF.org →Nov 5, 2026What to know about the rise in lithium-ion battery firesLithium-ion battery fires are rising in homes across the U.S. and Canada. Learn what causes them, how to protect your family and…Read at IAFF.org →Nov 4, 2026Fire fighter Bob Brooks elected to CongressThe longtime labor leader defeated incumbent Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in one of the country’s most closely watched House races.Read at IAFF.org →

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Recent posts from the firehouse, training, and community work.

🎀 Another Successful Support Connection Breast Cancer Walk! 🎀 Today, Local 2956 was proud…▤🎀 Another Successful Support Connection Breast Cancer Walk! 🎀 Today, Local 2956 was proud…This past week, members of Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters Local 2956 traveled to the…▶This past week, members of Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters Local 2956 traveled to the…🚒 THANK YOU, ENBRIDGE! 🚒 The Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters would like to extend…🚒 THANK YOU, ENBRIDGE! 🚒 The Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters would like to extend…25 YEARS LATER. WE REMEMBER. 🇺🇸 Today, and every day, the Lake Mohegan Professional…▤25 YEARS LATER. WE REMEMBER. 🇺🇸 Today, and every day, the Lake Mohegan Professional…Local 2956 proudly congratulates the Lake Mohegan Fire District’s newest Probationary Firefighters: Jake Polay…Local 2956 proudly congratulates the Lake Mohegan Fire District’s newest Probationary Firefighters: Jake Polay…A huge THANK YOU to PHX Hydration Energy for sending our members an awesome…▤A huge THANK YOU to PHX Hydration Energy for sending our members an awesome…Your Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters have been busy! Over the past few weeks, our…▤Your Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters have been busy! Over the past few weeks, our…Local 2956 is proud to welcome our newest member, FF Ralph Magliulo, to the…Local 2956 is proud to welcome our newest member, FF Ralph Magliulo, to the…Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for five members of the Lake…▤Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for five members of the Lake…
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Badge No.
Firefighter Christopher Johanson, Badge 61
FF Christopher “CJ” Johanson
2000 — 2024
In Remembrance

We honor our brother, FF Chris Johanson.

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Donations help fund the community work our members put their hours into — public safety education and partnerships with charities like Support Connection. Local 2956 is a labor organization; contributions are not tax-deductible.

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