Jan 30, 2026
Canucks for Kids donates $1 million to Vancouver Firefighters Charities
NHL team’s charity delivers largest single gift to support Local 18’s youth-focused programs.
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Jan 23, 2026
Union launches ballot effort to fix Los Angeles City fire fighter staffing
Backed by IAFF research, UFLAC Local 112 seeks to reverse decades of underinvestment in the LAFD.- news
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Jan 23, 2026
Retired Canadian battalion chief and IAFF union leader, Dennis Lloyd, dies
Former Winnipeg, Manitoba Local 867 president and IAFF leader leaves a legacy of service, leadership, and solidarity.- news
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Jan 23, 2026
New Jersey fire fighters successfully advocate for the passage of two life-saving laws
Two New Jersey laws assist provide important protections to fire fighters statewide. Fire fighters diagnosed with PTSD will be able to seek treatment without fear of job-related repercussions, and PFAS will be phased out of fire fighter gear.- news
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Jan 16, 2026
New data collection system aims to improve how fire fighters track deployment and resource needs
The United States Fire Administration has fully launched a new data reporting system projected to provide the comprehensive data fire departments need to see where the true risks are and properly allocate resources.- news
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Jan 16, 2026
Survivor families applaud passage of bipartisan Honor Act
Families of fire fighters lost to occupational cancer say the new federal law brings long-awaited recognition and support after years of IAFF advocacy.- news
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Jan 16, 2026
Arbitrator sides with Baltimore fire fighters on wage increases and sick leave policy
Baltimore, MD Local 734 receives cost-of-living adjustment and maintains illness and injury protections in an arbitration award. The Local is hopeful the positive ruling will help lead to a boost in morale and improve recruitment and retention.- news
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Jan 9, 2026
Fire fighter receives lifesaving liver transplant after fellow IAFF member steps forward
A social media post connected Dan Carr of Allegany County, MD Local 1715, with Stacey Holden from Annapolis, MD Local 1926 – and saved his life.- news
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Jan 8, 2026
Alberta Locals secure four-person minimum staffing in new contracts
Edmonton and Lethbridge fire fighters win contract language guaranteeing four-person crews.- news
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Jan 7, 2026
New Durango fire fighters union helps secure voter approval for staffing and station funding
Despite several challenges, Durango Professional Fire Fighters Local 5554 rallied together, mobilized their community, and saw major success during the 2025 elections.- news