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Oct 10, 2025
IAFF mobilizes to support federal members during shutdown

As federal fire fighters continue working without pay, the IAFF is pressing Congress to reopen the government and pay federal fire fighters for their work.

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Oct 9, 2025
Irving fire fighters secure first collective bargaining agreement

With support from the IAFF and state leaders, Irving, TX Local 2073’s first collective bargaining agreement establishes a plan to achieve four-person staffing on every fire apparatus by 2029.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Wins

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Oct 3, 2025
Outdated rigs and years-long delays: How the apparatus crisis is hitting IAFF members on the ground

Departments big and small are unable to secure new fire engines, trucks, and pumpers – and it’s putting their communities in danger.

Occupational Safety

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Oct 3, 2025
U.S. DOT awards $1.6 million to IAFF for expanded HazMat response training

The new funding will train more than 600 fire fighters nationwide in HazMat emergencies, and support train-the-trainer programs across the U.S.

Grants

Hazmat

Training

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Oct 2, 2025
Teen burn survivors tour Washington, D.C., at IAFF International Burn Camp

The IAFF International Burn Camp brought teen burn survivors to Washington, D.C., for a week of friendship, confidence-building, and unforgettable first experiences.

Giving Back

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Oct 1, 2025
Dogs bring comfort to fire fighters and families

Whether at memorials or on the frontlines of disaster response, these loyal companions offer calm in life’s hardest moments.

Behavioral Health

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Sep 26, 2025
B.C. Burn Fund’s festive fundraiser returns to its roots for upcoming holiday season

After 27 successful years in Vancouver’s Stanley Park, the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund Bright Nights event is returning to nearby Surrey, where it will continue to raise funds for the charity’s Burn Fund and Burn Centre, and for programs and resources for burn survivors and their families.

Canada

Giving Back

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Sep 26, 2025
Tucson fire fighters secure cancer coverage after long battle

City Council approves workers’ comp for fire fighters with adenocarcinoma after statewide clarification of cancer law.

Cancer

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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Sep 23, 2025
Kelly, VPFF rally for Spanberger in Virginia governor’s race

Speaking to fire fighters in Roanoke, Spanberger – who led the repeal of the WEP/GPO – pledged to support first responders as the commonwealth’s 75th governor.

Political Action – US

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Sep 22, 2025
Ontario advances fire fighter safety with major investment in IAFF Fire Ground Survival

New funding for IAFF Fire Ground Survival training, including train-the-trainer courses, is the latest advance for the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association, which has cultivated a strong relationship with the province’s Progressive Conservative government.

Canada

Labor Wins

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