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Nov 7, 2025
How veterans trade one uniform for another to enter the fire service

This Veteran’s Day, the IAFF honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served in one of the branches of the U.S. Military. Many of them are now fire fighters and members of the IAFF. This article discusses the programs and policies that help interested veterans do the same.

Training

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Nov 6, 2025
Registration opens for flagship Strive for Excellence Summit

Combining past IAFF events into one powerful experience, the inaugural summit delivers a comprehensive lineup of education and training for a week of hands-on learning, leadership, and innovation.

Events

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Nov 5, 2025
Fire fighters’ Fill the Boot campaign powers MDA advocacy on Capitol Hill

From funding research and care centers to advocacy on Capitol Hill, IAFF members help families living with neuromuscular diseases live longer, stronger lives through annual Fill the Boot campaigns.

Giving Back

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Nov 5, 2025
FIREPAC drives key election victories for fire fighters

IAFF affiliates saw major wins Tuesday with FIREPAC support, electing pro-fire fighter candidates and strengthening public safety with key ballot measure victories.

Political Action – US

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Oct 31, 2025
Alberta fire fighters see gains in first municipal elections under new laws

While new provincial election laws changed how municipal campaigns are run, IAFF affiliates across Alberta stayed focused on electing labour-friendly candidates committed to public safety.

Canada

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Oct 31, 2025
Austin fire fighters launch petition to protect four-person crews

Facing proposed cuts tied to budget shortfalls, Austin fire fighters are taking their case to voters to preserve the city’s proven four-person staffing model.

Labor Rights

Occupational Safety

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Oct 24, 2025
Single exits, multiple tragedies

Five recent, fatal incidents underscore the risks of single-exit residential buildings for occupants and fire fighters.

Occupational Safety

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Oct 24, 2025
Parliament advances IAFF-backed legislation to deter assaults on fire fighters and paramedics

Bill C-14 follows on the heels of other legislative initiatives that have been tabled in response to the IAFF’s call to address the growing threat of violence against on-duty personnel in Canada.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

Political Action – Canada

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Oct 22, 2025
Wooster fire fighters and city strengthen fire safety with annual smoke detector drive

A long-running collaboration between Wooster, OH Local 764 and the city prioritizes fire safety through proactive risk reduction, especially for vulnerable residents.

Giving Back

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Oct 17, 2025
Fire fighters warn single-exit housing designs put residents at greater risk

The IAFF and other fire service groups are pushing back against proposals in the United States and Canada that would allow single-stairwell residential buildings, saying they jeopardize escape routes and complicate fire fighter response.

Occupational Safety

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