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The IAFF welcomes Cypress Creek, TX Local 5322, one of its newest affiliates.

The IAFF is saddened to report the death of IAFF 5th District Vice President Emeritus Charles Buss, 82, who died on March 12 in Indio, California. He is remembered as a dedicated union leader and champion of the labor movement.

It’s an incredible honor, as your next General President, to announce the leadership of my Transition Team. We have hit the ground running on day one to build a new chapter for our great union.

Newly elected principal officers General President-elect Edward Kelly and General Secretary-Treasurer-elect Frank Líma were sworn in March 10, along with IAFF Executive Board members running in contested races.

The NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) has issued a safety advisory on Odor Fade in Natural Gas and Propane.

The IAFF is saddened to report of the passing of Professional Fire Fighters Association of Louisiana (PFFALA) President Emeritus Charlie Fredieu, 84.

Two days after joining Durham, NC Local 668, 18-year veteran fire fighter Jeff Whitfield suffered a severe injury while responding to an early morning apartment fire.

State affiliates are making strong gains toward enacting legislation providing presumptive protections and other benefits for fire fighters and paramedics confronting occupational post-traumatic stress and other behavioral health issues.

Significant funding and benefits for fire fighters and emergency medical personnel are included in the American Recovery and Rescue Act, HR 1319, which passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 50-49 on March 6.

As provided in the election rules, all ballots were to be at the office of our election vendor, Survey & Ballot System (SBS) by 6:00 p.m. (ET) today, Thursday March 4, 2021.