News - IAFF

May 9, 2025
Hendricks County Fire Fighters Local 4406 sues Town of Brownsburg over wage violations

The Indiana Local is heading to federal court after alleging the town refused to pay its members the overtime wages they’ve earned.

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May 9, 2025
The Canode family celebrates a legacy of fire service for Mother’s Day

Dickinson, ND Local 5150 siblings Jesse and Brooke Canode were inspired by their grandmother’s legacy as a fire fighter.

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May 9, 2025
‘She always supported me in my career’: Mother-son duo reflects on their firefighting careers

Dwight Johnson, a retired member of Corpus Christi, TX Local 936, followed in the footsteps of his mother, Deborah, the first Black female fire fighter/paramedic in the area.

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Apr 30, 2025
IAFF, Dept. of Labor launch new federal apprenticeship program for fire fighters

The program aims to combat the ongoing nationwide fire fighter shortage by reducing barriers to entry for those interested in careers in fire and EMS response.

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Apr 29, 2025
IAFF prepares to bring legislative priorities forward with new Canadian parliament

The IAFF is mobilizing to advance key fire fighter safety and labor priorities with Canada’s new parliament and Prime Minister following the federal election.

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Apr 25, 2025
Manitoba fire fighters rally in support of groundbreaking mental health legislation

A survey of Winnipeg Local 867 members revealed startling statistics about the prevalence of job-related stress and its impacts.

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Apr 25, 2025
‘Dying to Save You’: Arizona fire captains share cancer fights

The film, “Dying to Save You,” follows three Phoenix, AZ Local 493 fire captains who share the devastating toll of occupational cancer on fire fighters and their families.

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Apr 24, 2025
NTSB report reveals deadly failures in Newark ship fire tragedy

Findings prompt renewed calls for improved training, as advocated by the IAFF after the deaths of two Newark fire fighters in summer 2023.

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Apr 23, 2025
Financial tips to help you plan post-WEP/GPO repeal

Retired members who are now benefiting from the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act may want to do some strategic planning for the additional income. The IAFF-FC has some helpful tips.

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Apr 21, 2025
IAFF advocacy secures free cancer screenings for Connecticut fire fighters

Union advocacy and state leadership provide critical early detection for occupational cancer.

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Labor Rights

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