News - IAFF

Aug 1, 2025
New guide helps fire fighters respond to electric vehicle incidents

The resource provides operational tactics for safely managing electric vehicle fires and battery-related hazards.

Training

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Jul 31, 2025
IAFF secures victory for family after fire fighter’s fatal heart attack

After years of legal battles, Memphis, TN Local 1784 Fire Fighter/EMT Jeffrey Scott Arick’s family wins full line-of-duty death benefits with the assistance of the IAFF’s Medical Assistance Program, and ongoing support from Local 1784, 14th District Vice President Danny Todd, and General President Edward Kelly.

Labor Wins

LODD

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Jul 31, 2025
Saskatoon paramedics launch foamy fundraiser for mental health organization

Proceeds from Rescue 911, a non-alcoholic beer, will benefit Wounded Warriors Canada while raising awareness about alcohol’s many impacts on those in public safety professions.

Canada

Giving Back

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Jul 29, 2025
KELLY: ‘The difference we make when we Fill the Boot’

IAFF General President Edward Kelly reflects on the legacy of the IAFF’s seven-decade partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the road ahead. From the earliest days of Fill the Boot to new research into ALS, General President Kelly shares how this union’s commitment to families facing neuromuscular disease remains as strong as ever.

Giving Back

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Jul 29, 2025
The fight to save a New York fire district

Fishers Professional Fire Fighters and Drivers Local 4907, backed by the IAFF and the state association, is going toe-to-toe with the district board to keep the fire department open.

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Jul 29, 2025
Memphis fire fighters sue after city reneges on signed deal

Local 1784 is taking legal action after Memphis fails to honor agreements.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

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Jul 25, 2025
Bipartisan ‘Federal Fire Fighters Families First Act’ introduced in U.S. Senate

The IAFF-endorsed legislation aims to strike a better work-life balance for federal fire fighters.

Legislation – US

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Jul 25, 2025
Winnipeg fire fighters call for measures to reduce on-duty violence

Following a series of assaults and threats against on-duty members, Winnipeg Man. Local 867 is calling on all levels of government to introduce measures to make their workplace safer including the revival of federal legislation that would provide harsher penalties for those convicted of such offences.

Legislation – Canada

Political Action – Canada

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Jul 23, 2025
Georgia fire fighters team up with community organization, local business for life vest giveaway

Macon-Bibb County, GA Local 121 distributed 200 life vests along the Ocmulgee River in their water safety campaign.

Giving Back

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Jul 21, 2025
Federal jury awards $1 million to IAFF members fired for union organizing

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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