SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton will extend its current contract agreement with Local Union No. 60 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO (IAFF Local 60) representing the Scranton Fire Department (SFD) through Dec. 31, 2028. The current contract agreement was set to expire on Dec. 31, 2026.
“SFD is always ready to protect lives and property, and their skill is second to none,” Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti said. “We appreciate SFD’s bravery, hard work, and preparation. They are a key reason that more and more people are investing in Scranton.”
Per legislation to be introduced by Scranton City Council at its June 16, 2026, meeting, the City will extend the current SFD union contract for two years, now ending Dec. 31, 2028. The Memorandum of Agreement was approved by IAFF Local 60 following a vote, according to supporting documents.
The contract extension calls for base wage increases of 3% in both 2027 and 2028.
This successful contract extension with IAFF Local 60 follows another contract agreement made in March with the City’s union covering Department of Public Works (DPW) employees, Local Lodge 2305 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO.
ABOUT THE CITY OF SCRANTON: Incorporated in 1866, the City of Scranton has a population of approximately 76,000 residents and is the sixth-largest municipality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Scranton City Hall is located at 340 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. Residents requiring services should visit www.scrantonpa.gov
ABOUT MAYOR PAIGE G. COGNETTI: Paige G. Cognetti was sworn in as the 36th Mayor of Scranton in January 2020 and took her third Oath of Office in January 2026. Her administration is focused on public safety, driving economic growth, upgrading infrastructure, government transparency and efficiency, and improving residents’ overall quality of life.
City of Scranton and Fire Department Union Reach Contract Extension Agreement | Press Release
Last modified: June 16, 2026
