News - IAFF

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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Mar 12, 2026
Fire fighters press Congress on staffing, safety during IAFF Legislative Conference

More than 700 IAFF members met with their Congressional delegation to discuss issues critical to their safety and to preserve important rights like free speech.

Legislation – US

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Mar 12, 2026
New Mexico fire fighters strengthen cancer presumption with IAFF support

Years of coordinated advocacy from the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters and the IAFF resulted in stronger presumptive coverage signed into law.

Cancer

Labor Wins

Legislation – US

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Mar 11, 2026
Sign up now to help shape the future of building codes

The International Code Council needs people to donate their time to help make informed decisions on proposed building code changes. IAFF members are welcome to participate.

Occupational Safety

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Mar 9, 2026
Vice President Vance pledges continued support for fire fighter priorities

Speaking at the IAFF Legislative Conference, Vance pointed to recent legislative wins affecting fire fighters, including Social Security reform and cancer death benefits.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Mar 5, 2026
States reconsider single-exit apartment buildings amid fire service warnings

As lawmakers look for solutions to the housing shortage, fire fighters say removing secondary stairwells in multistory buildings creates dangerous conditions during emergencies.

Labor Wins

Occupational Safety

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