Jul 17, 2026
Inside the USAR response to Venezuela Earthquakes
IAFF members on four U.S. urban search and rescue teams saved dozens of lives after the June 24 Venezuela earthquakes.
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Jul 9, 2026
East Chicago fire fighters secure $1.2M settlement in First Amendment retaliation case
A long, hard fight has come to an end. East Chicago fire fighters have emerged victorious with their First Amendment rights intact in an IAFF Guardian Policy case.- news
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Jul 9, 2026
Manitoba fire fighters push to expand occupational disease coverage
The provincial association is receiving integral support from the IAFF’s Medical Assistance Program in its efforts to become a world leader in occupational disease presumptions.- news
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Jul 9, 2026
Salisbury fire fighters push collective bargaining fight to voters
Local 4246 and its labor allies submitted more than 6,200 signatures to give Salisbury voters the final say over workers’ rights.- news
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Jul 2, 2026
Beat the heat: what the public should do to survive the heat wave
As dangerous temperatures grip communities across North America, the IAFF is urging families to know the signs of heat illness and call 911 early.- news
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Jul 1, 2026
Fighting fires in a furnace: How fire fighters can stay safe in the heat
As dangerous heat settles over much of the United States, fire fighters and emergency medical workers can take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and injury on the job.- news
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Jul 1, 2026
Senate bill would accelerate development of PFAS-free firefighting gear
The bipartisan bill would help accelerate development of PFAS-free fire fighter turnout gear and reduce occupational exposure to toxic chemicals.- news
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Jun 26, 2026
Alberta backs down from fire-based EMS overhaul after IAFF advocacy
Alberta has canceled a proposed EMS restructuring in the wake of IAFF advocacy and fierce public backlash.- news
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Jun 24, 2026
Collective bargaining gains build for fire fighters across the South
More than 8,000 IAFF members have gained bargaining rights in the last three years as fire fighters continue expanding workplace protections and organizing victories across Southern states.- news
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Jun 18, 2026
Landmark Georgia contract delivers arbitration victory for South Fulton fire fighters
The first IAFF collective bargaining agreement in Georgia helped Local 3920 secure a favorable arbitration ruling and thousands of dollars in backpay for members.- news
