Legal Assistance
Legal Assistance for Canadian Affiliates
Executive Board policy guiding dedicated legal assistance offered to Canadian affiliates.
Constitution and By-Laws
IAFF affiliates must maintain an up-to-date copy of their constitution and by-laws.
Fair Labor Standards Act
The FLSA establishes wage and overtime rules for state and local government employees involved in fire protection and other public safety activities.
Guardian Policy
The Guardian Policy provides legal assistance to IAFF leaders disciplined for conducting union business.
Rival Organizations
An outside organization may be declared a “rival organization” by a two-thirds vote of the IAFF Executive Board.
Trials and Appeals
The Local Union Trial Manual is a how-to book for running a trial board hearing.
Virtual Meetings and Online Voting
We put together the following documents to help you address pressing questions about union business in a changing world.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
GINA has important implications for fire department wellness and fitness programs.
Emergency Disputes Fund
The purpose of the Emergency Disputes Fund (EDF) is to provide financial assistance to aid in the resolution of emergency disputes in which IAFF affiliates may become involved. Below is the EDF Application, audit form, and EDF Policy. The deadline for submission of a complete EDF Application is thirty days before the Executive Board meeting.