News - IAFF

May 27, 2026
IAFF urges Canada to strengthen support for fallen responders, emergency preparedness in federal budget

Ahead of Canada’s next federal budget, the IAFF is calling for updates to line-of-duty benefits, expanded HazMat training, and investments in emergency preparedness.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

LODD

Occupational Safety

Political Action – Canada

Training

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May 22, 2026
Sick firehouses: How deteriorating stations are putting fire fighters’ health at risk

Across the country, deteriorating fire stations are exposing fire fighters to mold, toxic fumes, sewage leaks, and other serious health risks.

Occupational Safety

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May 22, 2026
A $100 million fix: Chicago overhauls aging fire apparatus

Chicago’s $100 million apparatus purchase highlights the growing strain aging fleets, rising costs, and delivery delays are placing on fire departments nationwide.

Occupational Safety

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May 20, 2026
Fire fighter Bob Brooks wins congressional primary, advances to general election

Backed by the IAFF and FIREPAC, Brooks defeated multiple candidates to secure the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District.

Political Action – US

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May 19, 2026
Fire fighters, cancer risk, and women’s health: What’s known – and what’s still emerging

As research into occupational cancer and reproductive health expands, fire service leaders are working to turn emerging science into stronger policies, better protections, and reduced risks for women fire fighters.

Cancer

Labor Rights

Occupational Safety

PFAS

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May 18, 2026
Inside the IAFF’s 2026 Advanced Communications Training Academy

IAFF leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., for hands-on communications training focused on real-world impact.

Training

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May 18, 2026
Study targets PPE gap for women in the fire service

Dr. Meredith McQuerry is leading a multi-year FEMA-funded study at Florida State University, in collaboration with North Carolina State University and the NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation, to improve PPE fit, mobility, and safety for women in the fire service.

Cancer

Occupational Safety

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May 15, 2026
Spanberger breaks campaign pledge, vetoes collective bargaining bill

The Virginia Governor blocked legislation that would have guaranteed bargaining rights to hundreds of thousands of workers despite repeated campaign promises to support labor.

Collective Bargaining

Legislation – US

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May 14, 2026
IAFF candidates secure sweeping victories in New Brunswick municipal elections

Political action helped former IAFF leaders win seats on Riverview and Fredericton councils following Monday’s elections.

Canada

Political Action – Canada

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May 14, 2026
IAFF backs bill to pay federal workers during shutdowns

The legislation would ensure federal fire fighters and other workers continue getting paid while Congress battles over funding.

Legislation – US

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