Illness & Injury
Our profession comes with risk. Our mission at the IAFF is making this rewarding job safer for current and future generations.
We are continuously searching for resources and information on how to prevent and treat the most common and serious health problems that affect fire fighters and emergency medical workers.
We strive to provide members with the latest information and guidance on how to prevent and cope with illness and injury in the fire service.
Burn Care
UnderstandingBurnCare.org offers comprehensive resources from burn organizations across the nation for burn prevention, treatment, and recovery, tailored for survivors, families, and professionals.
Burn Injury Assistance
Through the IAFF Foundation, the IAFF provides assistance to members who suffer burn injuries.
Cancer Awareness & Prevention
Explore our proactive measures and ongoing initiatives aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of our members across the United States and Canada from this urgent threat.
Infectious Disease
It is important for IAFF members to be aware of the various infectious diseases they may be exposed to and how to prevent these exposures.
Lung Disease
Fire fighters are exposed to gases, chemicals, particulates, and other substances that may lead to the development of lung disease. It is important to recognize and prevent these exposures.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Explore IAFF courses and toolkits that empower fire fighters and emergency medical workers to prevent violence, protect themselves on the job, and promote safer workplaces.
World Trade Center Health Program
We are committed to keeping our members updated on the long-term World Trade Center health concerns. If you were a first responder, recovery worker, or onsite volunteer on 9/11, we urge you to learn more.