The objective of this organization shall be to organize all paid professional fire fighters within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to encourage the formation of local unions affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters, and this organization; to place the fire fighters of this Commonwealth on a higher plane of skill and efficiency; to promote unionism among its members; to assist in the promotion and protection of legislation favorable to the interest of fire fighters; to act as a clearing house for all legislation introduced by any local; to aid and assist its members in securing adequate compensation and just and sound pension plans by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the political subdivisions thereof. It shall render to its affiliates, service in any area that is beneficial to the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts.