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Legislation to ensure fire fighters who die or are permanently and totally disabled due to COVID-19 receive full federal benefits passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. S 3607, the Safeguarding America’s First Responders (SAFR) Act of 2020, was introduced only days ago by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ).

The IAFF welcomes Paradise Township, MI Local 5261, one of the union’s newest affiliates. Paradise Township is a growing area just outside of Traverse City.

One of the IAFF’s newest locals is celebrating a round of major victories, including a new collective agreement, a safer workplace and a pension plan for its members following a hard-fought three-year battle.

As most restaurants are closed or providing limited service due to COVID-19, the Wahlberg family – owners of the Wahlburgers restaurant chain – is giving back to fire fighters and other first responders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives. Exercise, good nutrition and stress management are all critical for fire fighters and emergency medical personnel to stay well and continue responding in their communities.

The application period for Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters COVID-19 Supplemental Program (AFG-S) begins April 28. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. (ET) May 15, 2020. The $100 million in available funding will help provide personal protective equipment to fire fighters and first responders who are managing emergencies during the coronavirus pandemic.

Workers Memorial Day and National Day of Mourning on April 28 commemorate workers who have been injured, killed or suffer illness as a result of occupational accidents and hazards. 

Efforts by the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters (CPFF) to lobby and collaborate with a special task force have paid off. The Colorado General Assembly has passed and the governor has signed legislation to help ensure the fiscal health of the fire and police disability and retirement plans.  

The IAFF is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) President Dominick Marino on April 14.

After weeks of aggressively lobbying the Virginia General Assembly, the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters (VPFF) has made great progress on three major legislative priorities, including added protections for members diagnosed with certain cancers and post-traumatic stress. Legislation also passed to allow for collective bargaining with a delay in implementation due to financial concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.