IAFF Policy Regarding Discrimination

The IAFF stands unequivocally opposed to discrimination and harassment in all of its forms and in all types of environments. Specifically, this opposition includes discrimination in hiring, promoting, and laying off of employees, as well as in all other employment-related conditions. The IAFF also opposes all forms of harassment.

Any person of good moral character who at the time of making application is engaged in service within the jurisdiction of this Association as set forth in Article II of this Constitution and By-Laws will be eligible for active membership in this Association through its chartered local, state or provincial associations, and joint councils.

Anyone eligible for membership in the Association shall not be refused membership or, upon acceptance, be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or by reason of disability. Local unions are urged to propose amendments to their own constitution and/or by-laws to reflect the same prohibitions against discrimination.