News - IAFF

Nov 21, 2025
IAFF Locals lead community giving efforts for the holidays

Fire fighters and emergency medical workers across the IAFF strengthen community ties through food drives, kindness campaigns, and toy drive traditions.

Giving Back

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Nov 21, 2025
Canadian fire fighters needed for national PTSI survey before deadline

A partnership between the IAFF and researchers at one of Canada’s leading institutions for first responder mental health is giving members a unique opportunity to help shape future standards and treatments for post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI).

Behavioral Health

Canada

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Nov 14, 2025
Cincinnati fire fighters win on pay parity and job-related illness leave

Cincinnati Local 48 fire fighters refused to back down on the two most critical issues for the membership. And they won.

Labor Wins

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Nov 14, 2025
More firehouses earn IAFF’s 100% union designation

Firehouses across the U.S. and Canada are earning 100% union status as participation in the IAFF’s 100% Union Firehouse Initiative continues to grow.

Canada

Labor Rights

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Nov 13, 2025
The government shutdown is over: Here’s what it means for federal fire fighters

After more than 40 days of funding battles, Congress has finally struck a deal to reopen the U.S. government.

Legislation – US

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Nov 10, 2025
Racine fire fighters help save newborn through Safe Haven Baby Box

A fire station in Racine, Wisconsin, staffed by Local 321 fire fighters, was the first Safe Haven location to assist parents unable to care for their newborn.

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Nov 7, 2025
Canadian fire fighters urge new parliament to strengthen protections and regulations

Delegates lobbied MPs and senators for Criminal Code changes to protect fire fighters and paramedics from assaults and to strenghten the regulations governing airport firefighting in Canada during a successful 32nd Canadian Legislative Conference.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

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Nov 7, 2025
How veterans trade one uniform for another to enter the fire service

This Veteran’s Day, the IAFF honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served in one of the branches of the U.S. Military. Many of them are now fire fighters and members of the IAFF. This article discusses the programs and policies that help interested veterans do the same.

Training

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Nov 6, 2025
Registration opens for flagship Strive for Excellence Summit

Combining past IAFF events into one powerful experience, the inaugural summit delivers a comprehensive lineup of education and training for a week of hands-on learning, leadership, and innovation.

Events

Training

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Nov 5, 2025
Fire fighters’ Fill the Boot campaign powers MDA advocacy on Capitol Hill

From funding research and care centers to advocacy on Capitol Hill, IAFF members help families living with neuromuscular diseases live longer, stronger lives through annual Fill the Boot campaigns.

Giving Back

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