News

In a historic vote, the House of Representatives has voted to repeal WEP/GPO and restore fairness to Social Security.Continue reading→

This Veterans Day, the IAFF honors all those who served in the United States Armed Forces.Continue reading→

The Emergency Response Standard (ERS) would be the first major update to fire fighter safety standards in the U.S. in nearly 40 years.Continue reading→

Alumni from the IAFF Center of Excellence share their experiences with the program.Continue reading→

Ottawa, ON Local 162 member Michael William raised more than $34,000 toward cancer care, resources and programs.Continue reading→

IAFF affiliates in British Columbia are on track for a groundbreaking advance in presumptive cancer legislation after the New Democratic Party (NDP) Government secured majority status in the wake of the Oct. 19 provincial election.Continue reading→

Thirty-six clinicians and staff from the IAFF Center of Excellence participated in Fire Ops 101, experiencing real-life scenarios to better understand the challenges fire fighters and emergency medical workers face on the job.Continue reading→

Dominick C. DiPaulo, an IAFF 1st District Vice President emeritus who worked tirelessly on behalf of New York and New Jersey members, died Oct. 23. He was 82. Continue reading→

A new era of fire fighter safety began in Vancouver, B.C. Wednesday when the first sets of turnout gear without carcinogenic PFAS chemicals arrived at a city firehall.Continue reading→

International Association of Fire Fighters members can participate in two upcoming webinars designed to address the risks and hazards associated with fire fighter protective gear.Continue reading→

A North Carolina local is working hard to reduce the frequency members are exposed to PFAS. New gear free of the carcinogen arrived Oct. 16.Continue reading→

He's a nine-year veteran fire fighter with a hobby that's breaking Colorado state records. Brad Bledsoe has been growing pumpkins that weigh more than a ton.Continue reading→

Crews with Broward County, FL Local 4321 help rescue a driver and his wife from a sinking car during their mission to assist fellow fire fighters.Continue reading→

For 30 years, the Southern Federation has been the driving force behind fire fighters securing collective bargaining rights in the South.Continue reading→

For 30 years, the Southern Federation has been the driving force behind fire fighters securing collective bargaining rights in the South.Continue reading→

This is Pittsburgh, PA Local 1’s fourth year participating in the event benefitting Special Olympics Pennsylvania.Continue reading→

Bath Iron Works, ME Local 5257’s Andrew “Sully” Sullivan and his 7-year-old son, Mickey, bring home wins.Continue reading→

Three members of San Diego, CA Local 145 were injured in a crash in East Texas while on their way to assist with hurricane relief efforts.Continue reading→

This year, the IAFF spotlights smoke alarms and their critical role in saving lives.Continue reading→

A new initiative focusing on keeping fire fighters safe from the hazards of the job is up and running.Continue reading→