News - IAFF

Sep 17, 2025
Montréal fire fighters demand action after auditor finds gear shortages and safety risks

Montréal Local 125 has been sounding the alarm for years over the city’s failure to properly care for, replace, and purchase fire fighter gear. A recently released report confirms what they knew all along. Now, Local 125 wants action.

Canada

Occupational Safety

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Sep 16, 2025
How to become a fire fighter: Step-by-step tips from IAFF members

Here’s how to join the fire service in the U.S. and Canada.

Training

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Sep 16, 2025
What they’re saying: Senators, IAFF press apparatus manufacturers over delays and costs

Rising costs and delivery delays are putting the safety of fire fighters – and those they serve – at risk.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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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

Occupational Safety

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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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