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Thanks to the Professional Fire Fighters of Alabama (PFFA) lobbying efforts, six of the state association’s legislative priorities passed with bipartisan support in the state legislature this year, leaving Alabama members more secure when it comes to cancer, behavioral health and retirement benefits.

In the aftermath of the May 26 mass shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail facility in San Jose, California, that killed nine VTA employees, the IAFF is providing peer support teams to meet with San Jose, CA Local 230 and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 members.

Shreveport, LA Local 514 has taken a leading role in working with police and civic leaders to develop a long-term strategy for stemming escalating gun violence in the city.

The Memphis City Council has approved a new contract and raises for its professional fire fighters, marking a resounding and long-fought win for Memphis Local 1784.

Savannah, GA Local 574 will host the 57th annual U.S. and Canadian Professional Fire Fighters Golf Tournament in October after a one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fire fighters from across the country participated in the National Fallen Fire Fighter Softball Tournaments in October 2020 and May 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Biden, provided $350 billion in direct federal assistance to state and local governments.

With the release of the COVID-19 vaccines, the IAFF has worked hard to educate members on the facts about the vaccine and address concerns so our members are informed and armed with information to consider about being vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of New Haven, CT Local 825 member Ricardo Torres Jr.