News - IAFF

Sep 15, 2025
Canada and U.S. youth programs help recruit future fire fighters

Programs across North America led by IAFF members help spark interest in the fire service, shaping its future.

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Sep 11, 2025
Fayetteville is first in Arkansas to enact Firefighter Bill of Rights

A new Arkansas law encourages local governments to adopt a set of rights for fire fighters when they get disciplined or are being considered for promotion. One city has already followed through.

Labor Wins

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Sep 11, 2025
Alberta fire fighters warn city’s staffing policy puts safety at risk

Red Deer fire fighters warn that dynamic staffing policy leaves fire fighters short-handed and the public less safe.

Canada

Occupational Safety

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Sep 10, 2025
Kelly warns Senate: ‘Apparatus monopoly is jeopardizing public safety’

The IAFF is fighting back against apparatus price hikes and delays from manufacturers, ensuring fire fighters can serve their communities safely and effectively.

Legislation – US

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Sep 10, 2025
9/11 responders face a growing death toll and healthcare crisis

Thousands of first responders still suffer from Sept. 11-related cancer and chronic illness. The program they rely on now faces a funding crisis, and the IAFF is urging Congress to act before it’s too late.

Cancer

Disaster Response

PFAS

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Sep 9, 2025
FDNY retiree’s kidney donation leads to 9/11 cancer diagnosis

Retired Lt. Joe Sesack discovered stage four pancreatic cancer during donor screening, underscoring the health risks fire fighters still face from Ground Zero exposure.

Cancer

Giving Back

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Sep 8, 2025
How fire fighters use lessons from past storms to save lives in floods and hurricanes

IAFF members are first on the call for hazards like flash floods and hurricanes, where training and resources make the difference.

Disaster Response

Training

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Sep 5, 2025
Tracadie, N.B. fire fighters join growing IAFF ranks in Canada

Following its recent affiliation with the IAFF, Tracadie Local 5428 is striving to improve its department’s response capabilities and to bring wages and working conditions in line with other northern New Brunswick affiliates.

Canada

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

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Sep 4, 2025
St. Paul fitness program helps women prepare for fire service jobs

With support from St. Paul, MN Local 21 and guidance from the IAFF’s Fit to Thrive (F2T) program, Twin Cities Female Firefighter Fitness (TCF3) prepares women for the physical demands of the fire service.

Training

Wellness and Fitness

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Sep 3, 2025
IAFF secures $7 million grant to expand nuclear facility HazMat training

Funding will double the number of fire fighters trained to respond to HazMat emergencies at America’s nuclear facilities.

Training

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