May 15, 2025
IAFF calls for federal investigation into soaring apparatus prices
Union and watchdog group urge DOJ, FTC to probe monopoly power in fire truck manufacturing.
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May 14, 2025
IAFF-backed ‘PFAS Alternatives Act’ reintroduced in U.S. House
The bill would fund the research and development of the next generation of PFAS-free fire fighter turnout gear.- news
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May 12, 2025
IAFF hosts 2025 Communications and Political Training Academies
100 members gathered in Linthicum Heights, Maryland to attend the annual Communications and Political Training Academies to sharpen their skills as union leaders.- news
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May 9, 2025
New committee launches for female health and safety
Sixteen members of the new committee met at the IAFF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to discuss ways to improve the health and safety of female fire fighters and EMS professionals.- news
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May 9, 2025
Hendricks County Fire Fighters Local 4406 sues Town of Brownsburg over wage violations
The Indiana Local is heading to federal court after alleging the town refused to pay its members the overtime wages they’ve earned.- news
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May 9, 2025
The Canode family celebrates a legacy of fire service for Mother’s Day
Dickinson, ND Local 5150 siblings Jesse and Brooke Canode were inspired by their grandmother’s legacy as a fire fighter.- news
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May 9, 2025
‘She always supported me in my career’: Mother-son duo reflects on their firefighting careers
Dwight Johnson, a retired member of Corpus Christi, TX Local 936, followed in the footsteps of his mother, Deborah, the first Black female fire fighter/paramedic in the area.- news
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Apr 30, 2025
IAFF, Dept. of Labor launch new federal apprenticeship program for fire fighters
The program aims to combat the ongoing nationwide fire fighter shortage by reducing barriers to entry for those interested in careers in fire and EMS response.- news
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Apr 29, 2025
IAFF prepares to bring legislative priorities forward with new Canadian parliament
The IAFF is mobilizing to advance key fire fighter safety and labor priorities with Canada’s new parliament and Prime Minister following the federal election.- news
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Apr 25, 2025
Manitoba fire fighters rally in support of groundbreaking mental health legislation
A survey of Winnipeg Local 867 members revealed startling statistics about the prevalence of job-related stress and its impacts.- news