Jun 18, 2024
Omaha Local supports Kentucky Wildcats with special helmet
The UK Wildcats were gifted a uniquely designed helmet by Local 385 during the College World Series.
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Jun 14, 2024
Father’s Day series: Father-son fire fighters join forces in Yuba City
Captain Kevin Kennedy, Yuba City, CA Local 3793 president and his son, Chase, make history as first father-son duo in Yuba City.- news
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Jun 14, 2024
Father’s Day series: Texas fire department welcomes first father-daughter firefighting team
Grapevine, TX Local 3113 members make history as first father and daughter firefighting team in the department.- news
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Jun 14, 2024
Father’s Day series: This time, father follows son into the fire service
Local 1762 member, Parker McKinnon, challenges his father to join him in the fire service.- news
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Jun 13, 2024
Father’s Day series: Detroit family’s firefighting legacy lives on through five generations
From patriarch Lt. Emil C. Doll’s start in 1917 to the current service of Sgt. Timothy Wilson and his sons, this tradition reflects a deep commitment to the power of service and family bonds.- news
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Jun 13, 2024
IAFF, Fort Worth, TX Local 440 support plan for fire-based EMS model
Fort Worth City Council approved a new model that will dissolve MedStar, with its other member cities forming service agreements with Fort Worth.- news
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Jun 12, 2024
Fairfax County, VA Local 2068, Magic Wheelchair, and MDA join forces to fulfill 10-year-old’s dream
MDA and Magic Wheelchair team up with Fairfax County Professional Fire Fighters Local 2068 for 10-year-old’s birthday wheelchair costume reveal.- news
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Jun 12, 2024
With IAFF support, Local 1319 wins big in California Court
State Appeals Court rules City of Palo Alto violated Local’s labor rights in latest chapter of decades-long battle over collective bargaining.- news
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Jun 5, 2024
New fire fighter safety standards will save lives, IAFF tells lawmakers
The nation’s approach to fire fighter safety has failed over the last 40 years, and new federal standards must require more significant investment in staffing, training, and other resources to keep fire fighters safe, the IAFF told Congress.- news
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Jun 5, 2024
In Canada, two-hatting is putting the public and fire fighters at risk
Engaging in two-hatting may compromise rest and recovery for IAFF members and could result in lower wages in case of injury, illness, or death. It can negatively impact efforts to enhance working conditions, wages, and benefits for members in Canada.- news