News - IAFF

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.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Wins

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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.

Labor Rights

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Jun 18, 2026
Lessons from Dad

Three second-generation fire fighters share the advice their fathers passed down – and it continues to guide them on every call.

Canada

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Jun 18, 2026
IAFF-backed First Amendment lawsuits advance toward trial

Two IAFF-backed lawsuits in Louisiana and North Carolina involve allegations of retaliation against fire fighters who spoke out on matters of public concern.

Labor Rights

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Jun 17, 2026
Behavioral health in the workplace: Supporting fire fighter well-being

The webinar “Psychological Safety, Workplace Incivility, and Institutional Betrayal: Organizational Factors Shaping Mental Health in First Responders” is scheduled for June 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.

Behavioral Health

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Jun 16, 2026
Canada strengthens penalties for assaults on fire fighters, paramedics in major IAFF legislative victory

The new law follows a multi-year IAFF campaign to address rising violence against fire fighters and paramedics, particularly during emergency medical responses.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

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Jun 15, 2026
IAFF mourns the loss of 15th District Vice President Emeritus Jim Fennell

Jim Fennell spent decades leading the IAFF’s 15th District and advocating for fire fighters across Atlantic Canada.

In Memoriam

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Jun 12, 2026
Fredericton fire fighter wins NHL award for youth mentorship program

Local 1053 member Doug Grandy’s Rink Rebels program provides hockey training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for girls

Canada

Giving Back

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Jun 10, 2026
IAFF remembers 7th District Vice President Emeritus James ‘Jim’ Hill

In Memoriam

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Jun 8, 2026
What to know about the fire truck crisis

Fire truck prices have doubled and waits stretch for years. Learn what’s behind the fire truck crisis and how the IAFF is fighting for accountability.

Labor Rights

Legislation – Canada

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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