Aug 7, 2026
B.C. affiliates turn to local councils to act on single-exit residential buildings
A Fire OPS 101 exercise brought the issue into focus ahead of Vernon council vote.
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Aug 7, 2026
58th IAFF Convention: ‘All in.’
Fire fighters and emergency medical workers from across North America will gather in Arlington, Texas, for a week focused on unity, advocacy, and decisions that will shape the future of the IAFF.- news
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Aug 7, 2026
Retired Baltimore County Fire Captain Edwin Martin, world’s oldest fire fighter, dies at 111
Martin was the oldest living male in the United States at the time of his death.- news
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Aug 6, 2026
IAFF-backed lawsuit defends Local president targeted for raising staffing concerns
The federal lawsuit alleges Wilson County unlawfully terminated a Local IAFF leader after he spoke about the risks low staffing levels posed to the community.- news
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Aug 4, 2026
New IAFF drone program aims to reduce fire fighter exposure at HazMat scenes
A new five-year initiative will train IAFF HazMat instructors to use drones for responses across North America.- news
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Jul 30, 2026
Firehouse air conditioning failures put fire fighters at risk
Extreme heat inside Cleveland Fire Station 36 left Local 93 members without a safe place to recover between calls. It’s a familiar problem in stations across the U.S.- news
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Jul 30, 2026
Municipal fire departments take on growing role in wildfire response
As wildfires strain resources across North America, IAFF training is preparing municipal fire fighters to respond safely in the wildland-urban interface.- news
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Jul 24, 2026
Québec City fire fighters reaffiliate with the IAFF
The return of Local 988 strengthens the French-speaking fire fighters’ voice within the IAFF and marks a major milestone for fire fighters across Québec and Canada.- news
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Jul 23, 2026
IAFF awarded $756,700 grant to expand PSOB assistance
Justice Department funding will help families of fallen fire fighters and emergency medical workers file claims as eligibility expands under the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act.- news
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Jul 23, 2026
IAFF backs bipartisan push for FTC investigation of fire truck industry
The resolution would examine whether consolidation and anticompetitive practices are driving up fire truck prices and delaying deliveries.- news