News - IAFF

Oct 2, 2025
Teen burn survivors tour Washington, D.C., at IAFF International Burn Camp

The IAFF International Burn Camp brought teen burn survivors to Washington, D.C., for a week of friendship, confidence-building, and unforgettable first experiences.

Giving Back

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Oct 1, 2025
Dogs bring comfort to fire fighters and families

Whether at memorials or on the frontlines of disaster response, these loyal companions offer calm in life’s hardest moments.

Behavioral Health

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Sep 26, 2025
B.C. Burn Fund’s festive fundraiser returns to its roots for upcoming holiday season

After 27 successful years in Vancouver’s Stanley Park, the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund Bright Nights event is returning to nearby Surrey, where it will continue to raise funds for the charity’s Burn Fund and Burn Centre, and for programs and resources for burn survivors and their families.

Canada

Giving Back

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Sep 26, 2025
Tucson fire fighters secure cancer coverage after long battle

City Council approves workers’ comp for fire fighters with adenocarcinoma after statewide clarification of cancer law.

Cancer

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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Sep 23, 2025
Kelly, VPFF rally for Spanberger in Virginia governor’s race

Speaking to fire fighters in Roanoke, Spanberger – who led the repeal of the WEP/GPO – pledged to support first responders as the commonwealth’s 75th governor.

Political Action – US

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Sep 22, 2025
Ontario advances fire fighter safety with major investment in IAFF Fire Ground Survival

New funding for IAFF Fire Ground Survival training, including train-the-trainer courses, is the latest advance for the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association, which has cultivated a strong relationship with the province’s Progressive Conservative government.

Canada

Labor Wins

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Sep 20, 2025
IAFF memorial honors 311 fallen fire fighters in Colorado Springs

Families, fire fighters, and supporters gathered at Memorial Park to remember those lost in the line of duty.

LODD

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Sep 18, 2025
IAFF Guardian Policy secures reinstatement for Texas fire fighter

A Texas fire fighter is back on the job after being wrongfully terminated for speaking up about workplace safety, thanks to the IAFF’s Guardian Policy – underscoring the union’s commitment to protecting members’ rights.

Labor Rights

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Sep 18, 2025
NTSB issues safety alert on vessel fires with IAFF input

The alert follows the July 2023 Port Newark ship fire that killed two fire fighters, and includes IAFF-endorsed recommendations to strengthen vessel fire response.

Occupational Safety

Training

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Sep 17, 2025
Montréal fire fighters demand action after auditor finds gear shortages and safety risks

Montréal Local 125 has been sounding the alarm for years over the city’s failure to properly care for, replace, and purchase fire fighter gear. A recently released report confirms what they knew all along. Now, Local 125 wants action.

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Occupational Safety

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