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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many affiliates to postpone or cancel traditional Fill the Boot events that help raise funds for critically needed services for families in need.

The next round of Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants will allow departments to use these funds to rehire or retain fire fighters, as well as waive the local cost share.

Legislation to ensure fire fighters who die or are permanently and totally disabled due to COVID-19 receive full federal benefits passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously and has been sent to the president for his signature.

“Our nation lost a civil rights pioneer, a staunch union advocate and a long-time supporter of the IAFF with the death of the Honorable John Lewis, U.S. Representative from Georgia, this weekend.

Earlier this week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted on and passed HR 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, a priority piece of legislation for the IAFF.

IAFF members once again answered the call last weekend at an emergency that captured the nation’s attention.

Trampolines, slip n’ slides, kiddie pools, moon bounces – online shopping has never been easier and with unprecedented school and camp closures, parents are desperate to entertain their children.

The IAFF is welcoming Fairfield Township, OH Local 5276, one if its newest affiliates.

Mayday events have increased 35% during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent civil unrest, according to Don Abbott, former assistant fire chief of the Warren Township (Indiana) Fire Department, who has pioneered the study of thousands of Mayday events, including video, radio traffic and surveys dating back to 2015.

The IAFF is welcoming Irmo, SC Local 5271. Located just north of the state capitol of Columbia, the Irmo Fire Department is a professional department managed by a fire district board.