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  • May 26, 2020

    IAFF Canada Salute to Paramedics 

    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. 
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  • May 26, 2020

    IAFF Welcomes a New Texas Local

    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.
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  • May 19, 2020

    12 Los Angeles Local 112 Members Injured in Explosion

    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.
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  • May 19, 2020

    Lower Valley Fire District Local 5265 Joins the IAFF

    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.
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  • May 15, 2020

    SAFR Act Provides Federal Benefits for COVID-19 Death or Disability

    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).
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  • May 15, 2020

    Paradise Township Local Joins IAFF

    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.
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  • May 14, 2020

    Shawinigan Local Wins Major Advances After Joining IAFF

    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.
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  • Apr 28, 2020

    Fire Fighter Resilience During COVID-19

    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.
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