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Feb 12, 2025

“You can succeed in the fire service.” IAFF EHRC leaders highlight success and mentorship in Black History Month spotlight

Leroy Heyward and Bo Chaney, both members of the IAFF’s Elected Human Relations Committee, are driving efforts toward mentorship in the fire service.

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Feb 12, 2025

From fires to plane crashes: How IAFF members met January’s challenges

Emergency responders were put to the test throughout January. But, no matter what type of emergency it was, the IAFF and its members were ready.

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Feb 11, 2025

Long-time IAFF leader Mark Ouellette passes away

Mark S. Ouellette, IAFF Eastern Trustee and lifelong labor leader, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication to improving the lives of fire fighters across all levels of the IAFF.

In Memoriam

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Feb 10, 2025

Communities shift to all-career fire departments as volunteer numbers decline

Some communities are transitioning their fire departments to include more career fire fighters as call volumes go up and the number of available volunteers goes down.

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Feb 7, 2025

The WEP & GPO have been repealed. Now what?

Here’s what you need to know as the Social Security Administration works to implement the historic Social Security Fairness Act

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Feb 7, 2025

IAFF launches new legislative scorecard

The new tool will help IAFF members in the U.S. see which federal lawmakers have the backs of fire fighters and emergency medical workers

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Feb 5, 2025

Los Angeles area catering business delivers fresh meals to fire fighters

Lindy Xenidis, the wife of Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X and owner of Lindy Lu’s Kitchen Catering, is using her love of comfort food to support L.A. fire fighters.

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Feb 3, 2025

Tampa fire fighters save officer’s life after cardiac arrest

The Tampa Bay Lightning honored this heroic effort with a ceremonial puck drop during their First Responder Night, calling it ‘Heroes Helping Heroes.’

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Jan 31, 2025

IAFF leads research on exposure effects following wildfires

IAFF’s Chief Science Advisor Dr. Derek Urwin hopes to make exposure monitoring a routine practice to protect fire fighters’ long-term health, especially in light of the growing frequency of wildfires.

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