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During Paramedic Services Week 2020, the IAFF salutes all paramedics across Canada and all those who are on the frontlines providing emergency medical care when Canadians are in their greatest moments of need. 

Colleyville, TX Local 5268 is one of the newest affiliates to join the IAFF.  Local 5268 represents the interests of professional fire fighters in the Colleyville Fire Department, which provides fire and EMS services to the City of Colleyville, a suburb of Dallas.

Twelve Los Angeles Local 112 members are recovering from their injuries after a massive explosion in a downtown Los Angeles, California, warehouse. Eight of them remain at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center for treatment.

The IAFF is welcoming a new Colorado affiliate – Lower Valley Fire District Local 5265 — to the union. The fire district is about 10 miles northwest of Grand Junction and extends from the City of Fruita to the Utah-Colorado border.

During National EMS Week, we are recognizing the important role our members play in ensuring citizens in communities across the country receive the best patient care anywhere.

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.