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Surrey Fire Fighters give back through donations and community support
The Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society (SFFCS) has made a substantial impact on local health care and community support over the past 30 years.
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Mythbusting the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer: 5 facts you should know
In 2018, Congress passed the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act, which directed NIOSH to develop a registry to study cancer among fire fighters.
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DC fire fighters and EMTs inspire young girls at Camp Spark
Washington, DC Local 36 holds “Camp Spark,” a free two-day firefighting/EMT experience for young girls ages of 12 – 17.
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Off-duty North Carolina fire captain saves man drowning in river
Captain Steve Hunt, a New Hanover County, NC Local 4576 fire captain helped rescue a man who jumped into the Cape Fear River in Wilmington Saturday night.
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South Carolina fire fighters win pay increase to help recruitment and retention
James Island, South Carolina, fire fighters’ salaries become more competitive with nearby fire departments after public campaign.
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Federal labor authority allows fire fighters at Air National Guard Base to join IAFF
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) agreed that Warfield fire fighters should be allowed to vote on which labor union they want to represent them.
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Families and union leaders push for expanded benefits on Capitol Hill
Members of the IAFF, the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters, families, and IAFF Locals throughout Virginia, Minnesota, Ohio, and Florida gathered on Capitol Hill to lobby for the passage of the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (S.930/H.R.1719)
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A film about the dangers of PFAS in bunker gear showing in Miami Aug. 2
IAFF members and the public have an opportunity to see a showing of BURNED: Protecting the Protectors.
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Union Plus awards 11 scholarships benefiting IAFF families
IAFF members and their sons and daughters are continuing their education with the help of Union Plus.
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IAFF members in three states awarded damages thanks to Fair Labor Standards Act
The IAFF has secured over $1 million in damages to members wrongly denied overtime payments by their municipalities.
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