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Jun 16, 2026
Canada strengthens penalties for assaults on fire fighters, paramedics in major IAFF legislative victory

The new law follows a multi-year IAFF campaign to address rising violence against fire fighters and paramedics, particularly during emergency medical responses.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

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Jun 15, 2026
IAFF mourns the loss of 15th District Vice President Emeritus Jim Fennell

Jim Fennell spent decades leading the IAFF’s 15th District and advocating for fire fighters across Atlantic Canada.

In Memoriam

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Jun 12, 2026
Fredericton fire fighter wins NHL award for youth mentorship program

Local 1053 member Doug Grandy’s Rink Rebels program provides hockey training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for girls

Canada

Giving Back

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Jun 10, 2026
IAFF remembers 7th District Vice President Emeritus James ‘Jim’ Hill

In Memoriam

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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

news
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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Canada strengthens penalties for assaults on fire fighters, paramedics in major IAFF legislative victory

IAFF mourns the loss of 15th District Vice President Emeritus Jim Fennell

Fredericton fire fighter wins NHL award for youth mentorship program

IAFF remembers 7th District Vice President Emeritus James ‘Jim’ Hill

What to know about the fire truck crisis

Inside the IAFF Motorcycle Group: Fire fighters finding camaraderie on the open road

Calgary approves Canada’s first Fire Services Committee

Alaska governor vetoes pension reform bill backed by fire fighters

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

Sick firehouses: How deteriorating stations are putting fire fighters’ health at risk