Dec 26, 2023
IAFF grows with new affiliates in Ontario, British Columbia
The IAFF is welcoming new locals in Loyalist Township, Ontario and View Royal and Colwood, B.C.
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Dec 24, 2023
Miami fire fighters celebrate Noche Buena traditions
This story is a part of an ongoing series titled, “12 Days of Giving,” where we will highlight just a few of the many IAFF members supporting their communities this holiday season.- news
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Dec 21, 2023
Palo Alto fire fighter completes “22 and You” hike for suicide awareness
Palo Alto, CA Local 1319 fire fighter and U.S. Marine combat veteran, John Preston, set out on the 706-mile journey from South Carolina to Ohio in November. Accompanied by his wife, Cory, a retired San Francisco fire fighter, and a small team, they embarked on the “22 and You” Suicide Awareness Walk, covering 22 miles a day for 32 days.- news
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Dec 21, 2023
All aboard the Pembroke Pines Santa Express!
This story is a part of an ongoing series titled, “12 Days of Giving,” where we will highlight just a few of the many IAFF members supporting their communities this holiday season.- news
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Dec 20, 2023
Dropping the puck helps bring Christmas cheer to New York kids
“This story is a part of an ongoing series titled, “12 Days of Giving,” where we will highlight just a few of the many IAFF members supporting their communities this holiday season.“- news
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Dec 19, 2023
San Francisco fire fighters reignite centuries-old holiday firehouse decoration competition
This story is a part of an ongoing series titled, “12 Days of Giving,” where we will highlight just a few of the many IAFF members supporting their communities this holiday season.- news
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Dec 19, 2023
Focus group highlights the all-hazard role of fire fighters
Fire fighters are a community’s “Swiss Army knife” – responding not just to fires, but medical calls, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, train derailments, behavioral health emergencies, and more.- news
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Dec 18, 2023
Emerging fire hazard: residential energy storage systems
Fire fighters are being urged to take extra precautions when approaching structure fires involving residential energy storage systems (ESS), an increasingly popular home energy source that uses lithium-ion battery technology.- news
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Dec 17, 2023
‘Captain Danny Raymond Light up the Community Fund’ honors fallen Maine fire fighter
This story is a part of an ongoing series titled, “12 Days of Giving,” where we will highlight just a few of the many IAFF members supporting their communities this holiday season.- news
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Dec 16, 2023
Retired Orange County captain shares fire service history through humor and stories
When it comes to the fire service, retired Fire Captain Dave “Hubie” Hubert, from Orange County Professional Fire Fighters Local 3631, knows that even in the face of danger, a good laugh is the best extinguisher.- news