News - IAFF

Feb 28, 2025
Montana fire fighters successfully block efforts to repeal workers’ rights

An attempt to curb worker protections in Montana failed last week thanks to the efforts of the MSCOPFF and other labor groups

Collective Bargaining

Labor Wins

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Feb 28, 2025
Macon-Bibb County fire fighters reaffiliate with the IAFF after 20 years

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is Georgia’s fifth largest, employing more than 400 career fire fighters.

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Feb 28, 2025
IAFF-backed collective bargaining bill reintroduced in House, Senate

The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would grant public fire fighters, emergency medical workers, and law enforcement officers the ability to form labor unions, collectively bargain for hours and wages, and provide resolution mechanisms for impasses during negotiations.

Collective Bargaining

Legislation – US

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Feb 26, 2025
Larger Social Security payments on the way for retirees

With the Social Security Fairness Act now in effect, retirees can expect to see increased payments much sooner than originally anticipated.

Legislation – US

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Feb 25, 2025
Los Angeles fire fighter/paramedic takes center stage at NBA All-Star Game

Los Angeles City, CA Local 112’s Dennis Rodriguez has been a musician since he was nine years old and plays the saxophone, piano, and guitar. He sings the national anthem at events across the state for the LAFD.

Giving Back

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Feb 20, 2025
A win for fair pay: Osceola, Fla. battalion chiefs’ overtime issues resolved

Outstanding issues surrounding overtime pay for Osceola County, Florida, battalion chiefs have been resolved through litigation with assistance from the IAFF.

Labor Wins

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Feb 19, 2025
IAFF 2024 Media Award Winners Announced

The results are in, and we are happy to announce the IAFF’s 2024 Media Awards winners!

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Feb 18, 2025
IAFF members respond to fiery Toronto airport crash

The crash of a Delta Airlines passenger jet Monday at Pearson Airport in Toronto was a reminder that routine aircraft movements can become dangerous in an instant. IAFF members from Pearson Airport Local 4382 and Mississauga Local 1212 responded to the accident.

Canada

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Feb 18, 2025
Groundbreaking prehospital blood transfusion programs roll out in Minnesota and Texas

IAFF members in Minnesota and Texas are joining the IAFF’s broader push to implement prehospital blood transfusion initiatives.

EMS

Training

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Feb 18, 2025
3 tips to get heart healthy this month

Fire fighters are at elevated risk for heart disease due to on-the-job stress and exposures. But they can reduce risk by maintaining three healthy habits.

Wellness and Fitness

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