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Dec 1, 2015

Memphis Fire Fighters Raise Thousands for Local Cancer Charity

For the fourth consecutive year, Memphis, TN Local 1784 donated the proceeds from its October pink T-shirt sales to the Wings Cancer Foundation, a charity organization that helps provide Memphis cancer […]

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Nov 16, 2015

Two Nevada Fire Fighters Honored with Red Cross Everyday Heroes Awards

Two Nevada IAFF members — Las Vegas, NV Local 1285 member Ron Kline and Henderson, NV Local 1883 member Robert Uszynski — were honored with the Red Cross Everyday Heroes Awards […]

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Nov 10, 2015

Idaho Fire Fighters Host Fire Ops for Spouses

Members of Nampa, ID Local 804 know how important internal communications is for maintaining a strong union. As part of the local’s efforts to get members and their families more […]

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Nov 6, 2015

Calgary Fire Fighters Hope to Bust Last Year’s Movember Totals

Calgary, AB Local 255 members are among the five million people participating in this year’s Movember Foundation campaign. Local 255 is hoping to beat last year’s fundraising total of $30,000. […]

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Oct 23, 2015

Florida Local Launches Operation Make Kathy Smile to Help Member Fight Cancer

IAFF members work hard every October to raise awareness and dollars for cancer-related charities. For many affiliates like Pasco County, FL Local 4420, the issue hits close to home. Local […]

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Oct 20, 2015

Fire Fighter Brotherhood Knows No Expiration Date

Cleveland, Ohio, resident Kay Carey discovered there is no statute of limitations or expiration date on membership in the extended Local 93 fire fighter family. On October 14, 20 years after her husband, […]

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Oct 7, 2015

Vancouver Member Finishes 2,000 Mile Ride for First Responders With Post-Traumatic Stress

Retired Vancouver, BC Local 18 member Colin Thompson accomplished his goal to bicycle nearly 2,000 from Vancouver to the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorialin Colorado Springs, Colorado, to help raise money […]

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Sep 15, 2015

Study Finds Innovative, Effective Practices in Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s Integrated Service Model

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s integrated service model has been identified as a leading model amongst Canadian municipalities by a study conducted by a Carleton University researcher. The Winnipeg Fire […]

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Sep 11, 2015

Retired Vancouver Fire Fighter Rides 3,000 Kilometres for PTSD Support Program

Retired Vancouver, BC Local 18 member Colin Thompson is a man on a mission to raise money to fund a first responder-oriented post-traumatic stress treatment program at Vancouver General Hospital. The projected […]

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Sep 10, 2015

Ohio Local Hopes to Break Last Year’s Cancer Charity Fundraising Total

Huber Heights, OH Local 2926 is hoping to make its fourth annual “Go Pink or Go Home” campaign its biggest ever. Last year, Local 2926 raised $120,000 for a local breast […]

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