IAFF
Kamloops BC fire fighters make advances in new collective agreement
Members of Kamloops, BC Local 913 are welcoming a new collective agreement that not only improves wages, overtime and officer premiums, but also moves them to 24 hour-shifts and provides important advances in extended health benefits including mental health services.
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IAFF helps clear obstacles for fire departments using whole blood transfusion programs
Whole blood transfusions delivered in the prehospital setting is saving lives. That’s why the IAFF and a coalition of other associations and agencies are working together to make funding the procedure and having a reliable source of blood easier.
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Renewed call for U.S. asbestos ban on Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are some of the deadliest in the world – and they’re nearly entirely preventable.
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Illinois fire fighters combine heritage and cancer awareness with new T-shirt
Carpentersville, IL Local 4790 members new T-shirt design honors Hispanic Heritage Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Behind the Scenes at the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
Local 5 members, volunteers go above and beyond to assist families during annual Colorado Springs memorial event.
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IAFF’s fallen honored at 2024 memorial
There were 308 honorees at this year’s memorial event, including 113 legacy entries.
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Discharge petition for Social Security Fairness Act will get a vote on House floor
In a historic development, a majority of House lawmakers side with fire fighters and other public servants as they seek to eliminate the costly WEP/GPO penalties
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IAFF inducted into the DOL’s Century of Service Honor Roll
The IAFF receives special recognition from the Department of Labor for its 106 years of service to its members and the labor movement.
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New Jersey fire fighters rescue sailboat in distress off Brigantine Coast
Local 2657 members executed a successful nighttime rescue of two sailors whose sailboat ran aground off Brigantine.
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