http://www.iaff.org/en-gbFri, 3 Feb 2012 20:37:15 GMTFri, 3 Feb 2012 20:37:15 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60http://www.iaff.org/media/rssIMG.jpghttp://www.iaff.org/12038IAFF - Always on the front line.http-equiv="PICS-Label" content='(PICS-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://www.iaff.org/" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0)'67891011SaturdaySundayhttp://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1673 &S=RSSFebruary 3, 2012 -- President Barack Obama, with IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger sitting close by, outlined an aggressive plan to provide more than $1 billion to hire and keep fire fighters on the frontlines, while giving preferences to jurisdictions for hiring veterans after returning from their tours of duty abroad.]]>2/3/2012http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1672 &S=RSSJanuary 26, 2012 – IAFF members from across the United States and Canada attending the 2012 Ernest A. "Buddy" Mass Human Relations Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, January 22-24, heard from IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis at the Opening Session on January 23. The 20th conference was designed to build solidarity among brother and sister fire fighters as they explored the differences that divide and unite them in the firehouse. ]]>1/26/2012http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1671 &S=RSSJanuary 26, 2012 – The FY 2011 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period will open on Monday, January 30, 2012 and run until Friday, February 24, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. EST. Congress has approved $742.5 million in SAFER funding to rehire and retain fire fighters, in addition to hiring additional personnel. The SAFER program has already put more than 5,000 fire fighters back to work, giving a much-needed boost to public safety in countless struggling communities. ]]>1/26/2012http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1670 &S=RSSJanuary 24, 2012 –IAFF 14th District Vice President Danny Todd and Professional Fire Fighters Association of Alabama (PFFAA) President Steve Pegues are reaching out to members in the aftermath of an Alabama tornado. No serious member injuries have been reported, but six fire fighter homes, including that of Birmingham Local 117 President Don Baker, were damaged. Five of those members are now displaced from their homes.]]>1/24/2012http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1668 &S=RSSJanuary 10, 2012 -- The IAFF would not be where it is today without strong leadership -- at all levels. Often, leaders are out front where we can see them, but sometimes they don’t get noticed -- mainly because they’re too busy getting things done. That's why the IAFF has established the Local Leadership Award to recognize and honor active and active-retired local officers (current and past) who have dedicated more than 15 years to their local. The Local Leadership Award was created by Convention resolution to champion the standard of leadership set by Dennis J. Murray, one of the longest-serving local presidents in IAFF history and the first recipient of the award at the 2008 IAFF Convention. ]]>1/11/2012http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1667 &S=RSSJanuary 9, 2011 -- After a rare October appearance on the IAFF calendar last year, the IAFF Canadian Legislative Conference returns to its usual April timeframe in 2012. The 19th Canadian Legislative Conference will take place April 22-25 at the Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites and will feature an orientation session for new delegates, guest speakers, issues focus session, IAFF Parliamentary Reception and wrap-up session. Lobby Day will be Tuesday, April 24.]]>1/10/2012http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1663 &S=RSSDecember 21, 2011 – In a significant development, Congress has increased funding for the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response System for Fiscal Year 2012. The system will receive $41.25 million, an increase of $6 million, making it one the very few programs to receive a funding boost for Fiscal Year 2012. ]]>12/21/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1662 &S=RSSDecember 20, 2011 -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin accepting applications soon for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Congress has authorized $742 million in SAFER funding to rehire and retain fire fighters, in addition to hiring additional personnel. The SAFER program has already put more than 5,000 fire fighters back to work, giving a much-needed boost to public safety in countless struggling communities. ]]>12/20/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1658 &S=RSSDecember 17, 2011 – In one of its final actions in 2011, Congress has passed an Omnibus Appropriations Bill that makes more than $742 million in Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants available to struggling communities and extends the “SAFER waivers” for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012. The waivers ensure that fire departments can use SAFER grants to rehire and retain fire fighters, in addition to hiring additional personnel. ]]>12/17/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1653 &S=RSSDecember 9, 2011 -- IAFF affiliates are eligible to receive discounts from AT&T Wireless for members, union offices and union staff. Through negotiated discounts with the AFL-CIO, savings are also available for AT&T local and long distance, Internet, video and web conferencing and other communications technology services that can help IAFF affiliates cut costs and make members' dues go farther. ]]>12/9/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1629 &S=RSSNovember 2, 2011 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director’s Office has approved updates to the Ryan White Life Threatening Disease List and Reporting Guidelines. A provision to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (S.1793), passed by Congress in 2009, restored notification requirements for emergency response personnel exposed to infectious diseases while on duty. The Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 addresses notification procedures for exposure of emergency responders to potentially life-threatening infectious diseases.]]>11/2/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1627 &S=RSSNovember 1, 2011 -- Purchase a 2012 IAFF Charitable Foundation wall calendar and help support IAFF members and their families in their time of need.]]>11/1/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1605 &S=RSS10/17/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1552 &S=RSSAugust 22, 2011 -- The IAFF is mourning the death of a great Canadian who was a tremendous ally to Canada’s professional fire fighters, Jack Layton, a member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth and leader of the federal New Democratic Party, died early Monday of cancer at the age of 61.]]>8/22/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1538 &S=RSSAugust 8, 2011 -- The application period for Fiscal Year 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (FIRE Act) program will begin August 15 and run through September 9, 2011. The IAFF encourages its affiliates to work with their fire departments to apply for these grants.]]>8/8/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1535 &S=RSSJuly 27, 2011 -- The IAFF is pleased to announce that former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote address on Monday, August 15 during the opening session at the IAFF John P. Redmond Symposium and Dominick F. Barbera EMS Conference in New York City.]]>7/27/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1528 &S=RSSJuly 12, 2011 -- IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the world’s leading advocate of fire prevention and a leader in establishing codes and standards related to fire and life safety.]]>7/12/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1450 &S=RSSMay 5, 2011 – The IAFF is sad to learn of the passing of former Virginia Professional Fire Fighters (VPFF) President and Arlington County, VA Local 2800 President Quentin Tabscott. He was 72.]]>5/5/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1439 &S=RSSApril 29, 2011 – As communication lines open up, the IAFF is learning that several fire fighters have been affected by the tornadoes that killed at least 300 people across the nation’s south this week. While no severe injuries have been reported, 15 fire fighter homes in Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee were significantly damaged by the deadly storm system.]]>4/29/2011http://www.iaff.org/linker.asp?id=1433 &S=RSSApril 28, 2011 – More than 200 people have been reported killed as a result of a series of tornadoes across several southern states. IAFF leaders are currently reaching out to all of the IAFF locals along the path of the storm, but so far there are no reports of fire fighter injury or home damage.]]>4/28/2011