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Jun 7, 2017

TSAFF Wins Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Members With PTSD

Thanks to a focused lobbying effort, the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) successfully passed legislation to improve workers’ compensation coverage for Texas first responders diagnosed with line-of-duty-related post-traumatic stress […]

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May 24, 2017

Arizona Fire Fighters Win Increased Presumptive Occupational Disease Protections

The Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona (PFFA) had a big legislative win this week when Governor Doug Ducey signed presumptive legislation into law – one bill, HB 2410, covers cardiac disease and another, HB […]

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May 18, 2017

Orlando Chief Wins National Design Award for Women’s Fire Service Uniform

Orlando, FL Local 1365 is proud of one of its own for her commitment to the Orlando Fire Department. Assistant Chief Dawn Sumter was hired in October 1995. As a woman, she […]

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May 16, 2017

Illinois Member’s Master’s Degree Project Helps AFFI Lobby Pension Legislation

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Local 4224 Treasurer Steve Shetsky, a 2015 IAFF Political Training Academy, enrolled in American University’s Public Administration and Policy’s Master Degree program with the goal of taking what he learned and using it […]

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May 4, 2017

Dallas, TX Local 58 Member Wounded by Gunfire Is Stable, but Critical

Eleven-year veteran of the Dallas Fire Department and member of Dallas, TX Local 58 William An is slowly recovering after being shot in the arm and the leg while responding […]

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May 2, 2017

Vermont Passes Behavioral Health Presumptive Legislation

Vermont legislation calling for workers’ compensation coverage for behavioral health conditions resulting from on-the-job stresses – such as post-traumatic stress – awaits Governor Phil Scott’s signature to become law. “Our […]

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Apr 29, 2017

RISAFF Training Members to Address Behavioral Health Concerns

from IAFF in Action Fire fighters see trauma every day. Over time, these events weigh heavily and can lead to behavioral health issues, including substance abuse and post-traumatic stress. The Rhode Island […]

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Apr 28, 2017

RISAFF Training Members to Address Behavioral Health Concerns

Fire fighters see trauma every day. Over time, these events weigh heavily and can lead to behavioral health issues, including substance abuse and post-traumatic stress. The Rhode Island State Association of Fire […]

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Apr 7, 2017

Utah IAFF Leader Jim Fisher Dies

The IAFF is saddened to report the passing of Jim Fisher. Fisher was one of the co-founders of the Professional Fire Fighters of Utah and paved the way to collective bargaining rights […]

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Apr 6, 2017

Big Wins for Maryland IAFF Members

Professional Fire Fighters of Maryland (PFFMD) leaders achieved two longstanding legislative priorities on behalf of its membership during the state legislative session, passing bills to modify the pension income tax […]

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TSAFF Wins Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Members With PTSD

Arizona Fire Fighters Win Increased Presumptive Occupational Disease Protections

Orlando Chief Wins National Design Award for Women’s Fire Service Uniform

Illinois Member’s Master’s Degree Project Helps AFFI Lobby Pension Legislation

Dallas, TX Local 58 Member Wounded by Gunfire Is Stable, but Critical

Vermont Passes Behavioral Health Presumptive Legislation

RISAFF Training Members to Address Behavioral Health Concerns

RISAFF Training Members to Address Behavioral Health Concerns

Utah IAFF Leader Jim Fisher Dies

Big Wins for Maryland IAFF Members