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The IAFF is welcoming one of its newest Texas affiliates, League City EMS Local 5275, which represents the paramedics and EMTs in League City, Texas, located just south of Houston.

Hundreds of IAFF members from affiliates all over the state of Arizona are on the frontlines, fighting the Bush Fire in the Tonto National Forest which is just about 30 miles northeast of Phoenix, Arizona. Thus far, there have been no reports of IAFF member injuries.

The IAFF Elected Human Relations Committee (EHRC) was created by Convention resolution in 1988 to address issues relating to diversity and inclusion in our union and the fire service. Since its inception, the EHRC has worked as the sounding board and voice of our union, providing insight and guidance to affiliates and fire departments on matters such as those going on today across the globe.

Thirteen years ago, on June 18, Charleston, South Carolina fire fighters responded to a serious fire at the Charleston Sofa Super Store. Nine fire fighters who went inside to conduct an interior attack lost their lives in the line of duty when part of the structure collapsed and trapped them inside.

Testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology on the role of Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, 11th District Vice President Sandy McGhee said, “We expect fire fighters to be there for us in a time of crisis, and the federal government has an important role to play supporting fire fighters so they can serve their communities.

The IAFF is welcoming a new Michigan affiliate, Highland Township Local 5267.

Oxford, OH Local 5272 is one of the newest affiliates to join the IAFF.

“Peaceful protests by our neighbors exercising their first amendment rights across America are being interrupted by violence and unrest. In the middle of the challenges and turmoil, I am proud of our IAFF fire fighters, paramedics and EMTs who are once again proving their dedication to keeping their communities safe when they are needed most.

After George Floyd died in police custody, civil unrest has spread throughout the City of Minneapolis and into neighboring jurisdictions. IAFF members are responding to emergencies as protesters march through the streets, looting and setting fires.

The IAFF is saddened to report former IAFF 5th District Vice President William “Bill” Jordan lost his battle with cancer on May 11. He was 75.