News - IAFF

Jul 14, 2025
Stronger Together: The IAFF represents everyone from dispatchers to arson investigators

Fire departments in the United States and Canada include critical staff members who are not fire fighters or emergency medical personnel. Where possible, the IAFF seeks to be their voice when it comes to important labor issues.

Collective Bargaining

Training

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Jul 14, 2025
Union fire fighters share summer safety advice

From water rescues to fire prevention, the IAFF and its affiliates share seasonal safety tips for the warmer months.

Giving Back

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Jul 9, 2025
Historic wins on cancer coverage in PEI and Northwest Territories

Canada

Cancer

Labor Wins

Legislation – Canada

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Jul 8, 2025
Texas floods: IAFF members from several states are part of rescue effort

Flood waters came rushing through central and south Texas, killing some and trapping others. IAFF members are on the frontlines helping survivors.

Disaster Response

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Jul 8, 2025
Affiliates across the 7th District support Idaho fire fighters after ambush

IAFF members are providing critical support by staffing stations, offering peer support, and performing honor guard duties.

Giving Back

LODD

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Jul 7, 2025
IAFF member benefits can boost your summer vacations and more

The IAFF is on the frontlines every day, fighting to protect member wages, benefits, and working conditions. Members can see the value of being part of the IAFF in their everyday lives as well.

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Jul 7, 2025
New Hampshire fire fighters secure historic pension restoration

Through a close partnership with the state’s governor, the PFFNH has delivered for thousands of first responders after a years-long effort to restore pension benefits.

Legislation – US

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Jul 3, 2025
Reconciliation bill delivers tax relief for IAFF members

Overtime deduction, SALT cap increase, and protections for federal fire fighters highlight union’s impact on Capitol Hill.

Legislation – US

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Jul 1, 2025
‘They made the ultimate sacrifice.’ Two Idaho IAFF members killed, one injured in ambush

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Local 710 Battalion Chief John Morrison and Kootenai County, Idaho Local 2856 Battalion Chief Frank Harwood were killed during the attack while responding to a brushfire.

LODD

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Jun 27, 2025
IAFF union leaders elected to represent Canadians on Human Relations Committee

Oshawa, ON Local 465 President Peter Dyson and Vancouver, BC Local 18 President Katrina Davison were elected to represent Canada.

Canada

Labor Rights

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