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Mayors from more than 40 U.S. cities experienced the smoke, adrenaline rush and physical stress and strain that fire fighters and emergency medical personnel face every day in their communities […]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise appearance at the IAFF Biennial Canadian Policy Conference August 7 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, capping a memorable week that included business sessions, information […]

Thanks to strong lobbying efforts by the Professional Fire Fighters Association (PFFA) of Louisiana, the state legislature unanimously passed SB 107 adding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of […]

For 50 years, the IAFF has had a strong and permanent presence in Canada, dedicated to serving Canada’s professional fire fighters and bringing their legislative priorities directly to Parliament Hill. On June […]

When a city employee opened fire inside the Virginia Beach Municipal Building May 31, members of Virginia Beach, VA Local 2924 were among the first on the scene assisting victims. […]

As part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risks associated with the carcinogens and toxins in plastics as they burn, the IAFF and the United Association of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service […]

Ajax, ON Local 1092 fire fighter Nadine Young recently went beyond the call of duty to help the son of a fellow fire fighter who is fighting a rare form […]

IAFF members from across Washington state will bicycle from Seattle, Washington, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, August 29 to September 20 to benefit the Gary SiniseFoundation’s R.I.S.E. program to help permanently […]

Denver, CO Local 858 member Mike Somma was one of the top two vote-getters in the general election for an open seat on the Denver City Council. Now he will […]