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VA Gov vetoes bills to expand collective bargaining rights for fire fighters
Legislation that would’ve guaranteed fire fighters, police officers, and other public employees’ rights to collectively bargain won’t become law this session.
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Flags lowered on 20th anniversary of Yellowknife LODDs
Fire fighters, local political figures and members of the community gathered March 17 to remember fire fighters Cyril Fyfe and Kevin Olson, who died in the line of duty in 2005.
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IAFF-backed ‘Honor Act’ gains support in Congress following U.S. Legislative Conference
After meeting with IAFF members on Capitol Hill, a growing number of lawmakers are backing bipartisan legislation to recognize the link between firefighting and occupational cancer.
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Strengthen airport firefighting regulations without delay, IAFF tells Canadian Government
Canada’s airport firefighting regulations fail to meet international standards for rescue and response times in the event of aircraft accidents, the IAFF warned in a recent submission to Transport Canada.
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Project Kyono honors the life and legacy of a late San Francisco fire fighter
As he faced Stage 4 lung cancer, retired San Francisco, CA Local 798 member Brian Kyono used his final months to protect future generations from occupational cancer.
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Data centers are booming — and fire fighters must adapt to new challenges
Data center construction is on the rise. While fires are rare at these facilities, it is important to note that response can be complex and pre-planning is key.
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“It’s an absolute privilege.” IAFF EHRC members lead efforts to support women in the fire service
As president of Shreveport, LA Local 514 and a member of Newport, KY Local 45, EHRC members Barbara Sellers and Audrey Owczarzak are leading the charge.
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GP Kelly represents the IAFF at labor secretary’s swearing-in ceremony
Lori Chavez-DeRemer was sworn in as the 30th Secretary of Labor after earning bipartisan support from U.S. Senators, the IAFF, and others
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Fallen fire fighters honoured in British Columbia
IAFF members and political leaders joined the families of 27 fallen fire fighters who were honoured at the BC Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony March 3 in Victoria.
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Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as next labor secretary
The former congresswoman and small-town mayor earned bipartisan support from senators, the IAFF, and other labor groups during her nomination.
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