News - IAFF

Oct 31, 2025
Alberta fire fighters see gains in first municipal elections under new laws

While new provincial election laws changed how municipal campaigns are run, IAFF affiliates across Alberta stayed focused on electing labour-friendly candidates committed to public safety.

Canada

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Oct 31, 2025
Austin fire fighters launch petition to protect four-person crews

Facing proposed cuts tied to budget shortfalls, Austin fire fighters are taking their case to voters to preserve the city’s proven four-person staffing model.

Labor Rights

Occupational Safety

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Oct 24, 2025
Single exits, multiple tragedies

Five recent, fatal incidents underscore the risks of single-exit residential buildings for occupants and fire fighters.

Occupational Safety

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Oct 24, 2025
Parliament advances IAFF-backed legislation to deter assaults on fire fighters and paramedics

Bill C-14 follows on the heels of other legislative initiatives that have been tabled in response to the IAFF’s call to address the growing threat of violence against on-duty personnel in Canada.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

Political Action – Canada

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Oct 22, 2025
Wooster fire fighters and city strengthen fire safety with annual smoke detector drive

A long-running collaboration between Wooster, OH Local 764 and the city prioritizes fire safety through proactive risk reduction, especially for vulnerable residents.

Giving Back

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Oct 17, 2025
Fire fighters warn single-exit housing designs put residents at greater risk

The IAFF and other fire service groups are pushing back against proposals in the United States and Canada that would allow single-stairwell residential buildings, saying they jeopardize escape routes and complicate fire fighter response.

Occupational Safety

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Oct 17, 2025
Virginia expands cancer coverage for fire fighters after Loudoun County captain’s death

A new law clarifies that esophageal and related cancers are covered under Virginia’s presumptive statute – thanks to IAFF advocacy and Local action.

Cancer

Labor Rights

LODD

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Oct 17, 2025
Senate passes bipartisan Honor Act recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty

IAFF-backed bill extending PSOB benefits to families of fire fighters who die from job-related cancer now moves to U.S. House.

Cancer

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Oct 16, 2025
IAFF urges Parliament to protect fire fighters and paramedics from rising violence

Union pushes for Criminal Code amendments as attacks on first responders increase across Canada.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

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Oct 14, 2025
How to become an EMT / Paramedic: Step-by-step tips from IAFF members

Here’s how to start a career in EMS in the U.S. and Canada.

Training

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