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IAFF affiliates take action during National Fire Prevention Week
This year, the IAFF spotlights smoke alarms and their critical role in saving lives.
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No time for a break: IAFF Relief operations reactivated in wake of Hurricane Milton
NIOSH’s new health and safety initiative will boost fire fighter protections
A new initiative focusing on keeping fire fighters safe from the hazards of the job is up and running.
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Kansas department’s brownouts to end after budget agreement
A Kansas local stood its ground against dangerous reductions to fire department resources. Now the city has agreed to improve staffing and find more fiscally responsible ways to fund two new fire stations.
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‘Never this bad’: Helene’s impact to be felt for months to come as Milton approaches
Flooding caused by Hurricane Helene wreaked Havoc on much of the Southeast, resulting in a period of challenging emergency response. IAFF members spent the first few days on duty without a break while the IAFF Go Teams addressed membership issues from damaged property to financial relief. Now some of the same areas will be hit by another Hurricane, Milton.
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Canadian Government announces historic plan on fire fighter cancer
The Framework builds on legislation enacted in June 2023 by MP Sherry Romanado and includes five years of funding to support key research and education efforts.
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Arizona fire chief removed after misconduct allegations
An Arizona fire chief in charge of a Yavapai County fire district has lost his job after anti-union allegations came to light. An interim chief has been appointed in his place.
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NY State fire fighter takes on 52-mile challenge to raise mental health awareness
Local 2393 fire fighter takes on the Fifty2 End Stigma challenge to raise awareness and counter stigma around mental health challenges in the fire service.
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Teen burn survivors find community and strength at IAFF International Burn Camp
The IAFF Foundation is hosting an annual International Burn Camp for 41 burn survivors ages 13-15. IAFF fire fighter camp counselors accompany each young burn survivor to Washington, D.C. for a week of uplifting activities.
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IAFF responding to Hurricane Helene across the Southeast
Hurricane Helene’s landfall as a Category 4 storm brought widespread devastation across several states, severely impacting IAFF members and their communities. Homes were destroyed, power is out for more than […]
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