News - IAFF

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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Apr 2, 2026
Two former Riverview, NB Local 2549 presidents running for town council

Glenn Miller and Dennis Woods want to help the town of 22,000 move forward in several areas including fire-rescue department response capabilities.

Canada

Political Action – Canada

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Mar 31, 2026
Striving for excellence: 48 hours in Las Vegas

Rank-and-file fire fighters and union leaders alike are taking tools and lessons home from the IAFF’s Strive for Excellence conference.

Collective Bargaining

Occupational Safety

Training

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Mar 26, 2026
A path back: how fire fighters return to duty after amputation

With the right support and standards in place, amputation does not end a fire fighter’s career. We talked to four members who returned to the job better than ever.

Occupational Safety

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Mar 19, 2026
After the meetings: How Leg Con advocacy continues back home

IAFF members shift focus from Capitol Hill meetings to sustained advocacy in their home states and districts.

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

Legislation – US

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Mar 19, 2026
Fire fighters push for national action on lithium-ion battery fires in Canada

Rising incidents tied to e-bikes and other devices are exposing fire fighters to new risks as IAFF delegates push for national action at the Canadian Legislative Conference.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

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Mar 16, 2026
Former Joint Chiefs chairman Joseph Dunford to speak at IAFF Strive for Excellence Summit

Retired Marine Corps general and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will share leadership lessons with members at the IAFF’s premier training conference.

Training

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Mar 12, 2026
New legislative priority emerges in advance of 33rd Canadian Legislative Conference

IAFF leaders will gather on Parliament Hill in April during the Canadian Legislative Conference to advocate for an increase to the Memorial Grant for First Responders and other federal priorities.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Political Action – Canada

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