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Los Angeles fire fighter/paramedic takes center stage at NBA All-Star Game
Los Angeles City, CA Local 112’s Dennis Rodriguez has been a musician since he was nine years old and plays the saxophone, piano, and guitar. He sings the national anthem at events across the state for the LAFD.
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A win for fair pay: Osceola, Fla. battalion chiefs’ overtime issues resolved
Outstanding issues surrounding overtime pay for Osceola County, Florida, battalion chiefs have been resolved through litigation with assistance from the IAFF.
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IAFF 2024 Media Award Winners Announced
The results are in, and we are happy to announce the IAFF’s 2024 Media Awards winners!
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IAFF members respond to fiery Toronto airport crash
The crash of a Delta Airlines passenger jet Monday at Pearson Airport in Toronto was a reminder that routine aircraft movements can become dangerous in an instant. IAFF members from Pearson Airport Local 4382 and Mississauga Local 1212 responded to the accident.
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Groundbreaking prehospital blood transfusion programs roll out in Minnesota and Texas
IAFF members in Minnesota and Texas are joining the IAFF’s broader push to implement prehospital blood transfusion initiatives.
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3 tips to get heart healthy this month
Fire fighters are at elevated risk for heart disease due to on-the-job stress and exposures. But they can reduce risk by maintaining three healthy habits.
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“You can succeed in the fire service.” IAFF EHRC leaders highlight success and mentorship in Black History Month spotlight
Leroy Heyward and Bo Chaney, both members of the IAFF’s Elected Human Relations Committee, are driving efforts toward mentorship in the fire service.
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From fires to plane crashes: How IAFF members met January’s challenges
Emergency responders were put to the test throughout January. But, no matter what type of emergency it was, the IAFF and its members were ready.
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Long-time IAFF leader Mark Ouellette passes away
Mark S. Ouellette, IAFF Eastern Trustee and lifelong labor leader, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication to improving the lives of fire fighters across all levels of the IAFF.
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Communities shift to all-career fire departments as volunteer numbers decline
Some communities are transitioning their fire departments to include more career fire fighters as call volumes go up and the number of available volunteers goes down.
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