News - IAFF

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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Jun 5, 2026
Inside the IAFF Motorcycle Group: Fire fighters finding camaraderie on the open road

The IAFF Motorcycle Group brings active and retired members together to ride, reconnect, and support one another beyond the job – one ride at a time.

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Jun 5, 2026
Calgary approves Canada’s first Fire Services Committee

Long sought by Local 255, the new committee will give the fire service a stronger voice in decisions affecting staffing, apparatus, infrastructure, and public safety.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Political Action – Canada

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Jun 2, 2026
Alaska governor vetoes pension reform bill backed by fire fighters

Union leaders say pension reform remains a top priority as the issue shapes the race for the state’s next governor.

Labor Rights

Legislation – US

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May 27, 2026
IAFF urges Canada to strengthen support for fallen responders, emergency preparedness in federal budget

Ahead of Canada’s next federal budget, the IAFF is calling for updates to line-of-duty benefits, expanded HazMat training, and investments in emergency preparedness.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

LODD

Occupational Safety

Political Action – Canada

Training

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May 22, 2026
Sick firehouses: How deteriorating stations are putting fire fighters’ health at risk

Across the country, deteriorating fire stations are exposing fire fighters to mold, toxic fumes, sewage leaks, and other serious health risks.

Occupational Safety

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May 22, 2026
A $100 million fix: Chicago overhauls aging fire apparatus

Chicago’s $100 million apparatus purchase highlights the growing strain aging fleets, rising costs, and delivery delays are placing on fire departments nationwide.

Occupational Safety

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May 20, 2026
Fire fighter Bob Brooks wins congressional primary, advances to general election

Backed by the IAFF and FIREPAC, Brooks defeated multiple candidates to secure the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District.

Political Action – US

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May 19, 2026
Fire fighters, cancer risk, and women’s health: What’s known – and what’s still emerging

As research into occupational cancer and reproductive health expands, fire service leaders are working to turn emerging science into stronger policies, better protections, and reduced risks for women fire fighters.

Cancer

Labor Rights

Occupational Safety

PFAS

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May 18, 2026
Inside the IAFF’s 2026 Advanced Communications Training Academy

IAFF leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., for hands-on communications training focused on real-world impact.

Training

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