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May 13, 2026
Historic breakthrough: Atlanta fire fighters sign first union contract

A newly signed contract between Atlanta Local 134 and the city could help pave the way for other Georgia affiliates to secure collective bargaining rights and negotiate their first contracts. The agreement is being hailed as a major win for the entire southern labor movement.

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May 13, 2026
Gary fire fighters secure first contract in over 22 years

Gary, IN Local 359’s long fight ends with a hard-won contract and more workplace protections.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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May 8, 2026
Canadian fire fighters raise $1.1 million for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Funds support research, advocacy and direct services for Canadians living with neuromuscular disorders.

Canada

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May 7, 2026
Deadly Manhattan fire exposes dangers of single-stair apartment design

Nearly 200 New York fire fighters responded to a three-alarm residential fire that spread quickly from the first floor to the upper floors. Complicating both evacuations and emergency response was the single egress stairwell.

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May 5, 2026
Austin fire fighter wins landmark cancer case

After a denied claim, Lt. Suzanne LaFollette’s legal victory could influence how occupational cancer cases are evaluated nationwide.

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Occupational Safety

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May 1, 2026
Maryland fire fighters secure 42-hour work week thanks to union advocacy

After years of effort, bipartisan legislation to strike a better work-life balance for fire fighters across the state has been signed into law.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Apr 30, 2026
IAFF 2025 Media Award Winners Announced

The annual contest recognizes outstanding work by IAFF affiliates and journalists that advances public safety and the fire service.

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Apr 28, 2026
Remembering St. John’s, NL Local 1075 President James ‘Jim’ O’Toole

A leader in the fight for occupational cancer protections, O’Toole helped change the law for fire fighters across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada

Cancer

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Apr 24, 2026
IAFF presses federal action on emerging risks facing fire fighters in Canada

IAFF members from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to meet with federal leaders on lithium-ion fires, increased benefits for fallen members, and aviation safety.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

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Apr 23, 2026
PFFM endorses new legislation to boost fire fighter staffing, protect college communities

The new legislation aims to ensure departments have the personnel needed to effectively respond to emergencies across the Commonwealth.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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