Ed Fire

Edward L. Fire (born 1937) is a former American labor union leader.

Born in Lowellville, Ohio, Fire was an all-county football player while at high school.

He began working at General Motors' Packard Electric plant in Warren, Ohio.

In 1977, he won election as president of his conference board, in which role he led contract negotiations with General Motors.

As leader of his union, he negotiated a merger with the Communications Workers of America, which was completed in 2000.