News - IAFF

Apr 28, 2026
Remembering St. John’s, NL Local 1075 President James ‘Jim’ O’Toole

A leader in the fight for occupational cancer protections, O’Toole helped change the law for fire fighters across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada

Cancer

Occupational Safety

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Apr 24, 2026
IAFF presses federal action on emerging risks facing fire fighters in Canada

IAFF members from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to meet with federal leaders on lithium-ion fires, increased benefits for fallen members, and aviation safety.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

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Apr 23, 2026
PFFM endorses new legislation to boost fire fighter staffing, protect college communities

The new legislation aims to ensure departments have the personnel needed to effectively respond to emergencies across the Commonwealth.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Apr 23, 2026
Newport News city leaders propose fire fighter staffing increases in latest budget

Local 794 President Adrian Manning says the proposal would help reduce burnout and improve response times.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Apr 22, 2026
IAFF-backed ‘No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act’ introduced in Senate

The bipartisan bill would expand the tax cuts on overtime enacted in H.R. 1 last year.

Legislation – US

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Apr 22, 2026
British Columbia law establishes fire fighter cancer screenings

In a key victory for the IAFF’s ongoing effort to protect fire fighters from the deadliest threat they face on the job, the British Columbia provincial government enacted a new law to help fire fighters detect cancer earlier.

Canada

Labor Wins

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Apr 21, 2026
KELLY: ‘Send me everybody’

When fire fighters don’t have enough people on scene, critical tasks are delayed and lives are lost. General President Ed Kelly offers insight into how the IAFF is fighting back with data-driven staffing solutions and landmark legislation to better protect fire fighters and their families.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Apr 17, 2026
Lives on the Line

Across North America, the IAFF is working with affiliates to secure safe staffing, emphasizing that having enough fire fighters on scene can mean the difference between life and death.

Labor Rights

Occupational Safety

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Apr 17, 2026
Case closed: IAFF Guardian Policy delivers legal win for Ohio Local

IAFF-backed legal support led to the dismissal with prejudice of all claims against Local 1361 members, reinforcing protections for affiliates carrying out standard union duties.

Labor Rights

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Apr 9, 2026
Joseph Dunford shares leadership lessons with fire fighters at Strive for Excellence Summit

Retired Joint Chiefs chairman highlighted trust, selflessness, and culture as key to organizational success.

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