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Fighting For Those on the Frontlines

The IAFF is one of the largest and most influential labor unions in North America. We are committed to advancing the rights, safety, and future of fire fighters, emergency medical workers, and rescue workers across the United States and Canada.
Who We Are
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Our commitment

Over a century of service

The International Association of Fire Fighters represents over 350,000 full-time professional fire fighters and emergency medical workers in 3,500 affiliates across the United States and Canada. Our members proudly protect more than 85% of the population of our two great nations.
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A Legacy of Action

We speak truth to power and give our members a voice and vote. We are your advocates, your champions, and your partners in Washington and in Ottawa. The IAFF will continue to confront head-on the most complex issues our members face with one simple goal: doing what is best for fire fighters and emergency medical workers.

Our Priorities

Safety & Protection

Safety & Protection

Presumptive Health

Presumptive Health

Cancer

Cancer Awareness and Prevention Resources

Bargaining

Collective Bargaining

Pay & Benefits

Pay & Benefits

Line-of-Duty Deaths

Honoring their memories, celebrating their lives

Jeff E. Waldrep
L0508
Anniston, AL
Date of Death • 10 Jun 25
Date of Funeral • 13 Jun 25
Julio Delucchi
L0798
San Francisco, CA
Date of Death • 22 May 25
Date of Funeral • 30 May 25
Charles Mudra
L0734
Baltimore, MD
Date of Death • 16 May 25
Date of Funeral • 07 Jun 25
Stephen W. Shipp
L0036
Washington, DC
Date of Death • 15 Apr 25
Date of Funeral • 15 Apr 25
LODD Database

Upcoming Events

Jan. 5-8, 2025
Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS)

We’re excited for the 2025 Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) in New Orleans, Louisiana! ALTS offers essential training, expert insights, and valuable networking to empower you as an IAFF affiliate leader. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your leadership and strengthen your union!

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Training

Investing in Our Members

Wildfire Training

Wildfires are no longer a seasonal or regional threat. The IAFF is training members to safely and effectively respond to the challenges of wildland and urban interface fires across the United States and Canada.
Wildfire Training

HazMat

Every call is a potential HazMat call. Learn how to recognize hazardous materials, prevent or minimize exposure, and defensively control the incident.
HazMat

Fire Ground Survival

The most comprehensive survival skills and Mayday prevention program currently available within the fire service.
Fire Ground Survival

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