News - IAFF

Sep 4, 2025
St. Paul fitness program helps women prepare for fire service jobs

With support from St. Paul, MN Local 21 and guidance from the IAFF’s Fit to Thrive (F2T) program, Twin Cities Female Firefighter Fitness (TCF3) prepares women for the physical demands of the fire service.

Training

Wellness and Fitness

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Sep 3, 2025
IAFF secures $7 million grant to expand nuclear facility HazMat training

Funding will double the number of fire fighters trained to respond to HazMat emergencies at America’s nuclear facilities.

Training

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Sep 3, 2025
IAFF Center of Excellence services available through Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic

The insurer is just the latest to add the COE into its network, widening access to fire fighter-specific behavioral health care.

Behavioral Health

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Aug 29, 2025
Pennsylvania fire fighter and IAFF leader Bob Brooks announces run for Congress

After more than 20 years representing IAFF members in Pennsylvania, Brooks is ready to take his fight for workers to Washington, D.C.

Political Action – US

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Aug 29, 2025
Vancouver fire fighters win arbitration over sick leave rights

City must repay up to $400K after ruling affirms fire fighters’ right to five paid sick days under B.C.’s Employment Standards Act.

Canada

Labor Rights

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Aug 29, 2025
20 Years Later: How Katrina, Rita, and Wilma changed everything

Two decades after the historic 2005 hurricane season, lessons from Katrina, Rita, and Wilma have reshaped how the IAFF prepares for and responds to disasters affecting members.

Disaster Response

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Aug 29, 2025
Illinois bans PFAS in fire fighter gear with new law

The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois built bipartisan support to protect fire fighters from toxic chemicals in turnout gear.

Cancer

Legislation – US

PFAS

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Aug 29, 2025
Stronger Together: New Jersey IAFF affiliates join forces to deliver 24/7 fire coverage

With guidance from the IAFF and the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ), IAFF Locals unite to expand 24/7 coverage, strengthen public safety, and grow community partnerships in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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Aug 26, 2025
Georgia department adds fire fighters to boost public safety

After more than 30 years of running fire apparatus with just two fire fighters, a Georgia fire department is increasing staffing to add a third fire fighter per apparatus.

Labor Wins

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Aug 22, 2025
Testing exposes PFAS in gear sold as ‘PFAS-free’

Analysis of gear purchased by Quincy, MA, showed concerning levels of the carcinogen, underscoring the IAFF’s call for vigilance and independent testing – regardless of manufacturer claims.

Cancer

Occupational Safety

PFAS

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