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The IAFF is proud to welcome Black Mountain, NC Local 5246, a new affiliate representing the interests of 14 members of the Black Mountain Fire Department which just celebrated its […]

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the federal government must conduct safety reviews of millions of tons of dangerous substances, including lead and asbestos, that are […]

Last night, Worcester, Massachusetts, fire fighters suffered yet another unthinkable loss. Worcester, MA Local 1009 member Jason Menard lost his life during a multiple alarm fire overnight. His death is […]

Filling the boot is a time-honored tradition, for but for Seattle, WA Local 27 fire fighter Jamie Scott, it’s also personal. His daughter, Mari, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy […]

Updated November 1 –Wildfire conditions remain critical throughout California, but especially in southern California as new fires continue to ignite and more residents are forced to evacuate. Collectively, thousands of IAFF members […]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party won re-election and the IAFF is looking forward to working with MPs from all parties to advance fire fighter and public safety issues in a minority […]

The IAFF is now accepting applications​ for the 2020 A. Michael Mullane Political Training Academy scheduled for March 22-28, 2020, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Developed through FIREPAC, the Political Training Academy educates and assists campaign veterans and […]

Seattle’s Fire Station 31, nicknamed “Cancer House,” is now closed permanently with plans to build a new fire station. It’s a great victory for Seattle Local 27 leaders who have […]

The IAFF extends a big welcome to Oshtemo, MI Local 5240, one of the IAFF’s newest affiliates whose members are part of a growing fire department. The Charter Township of Oshtemo Fire Department began […]

A new Connecticut law providing workers’ compensation coverage for fire fighters and police officers who witness a traumatic event in the line of duty and are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress […]