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The IAFF is saddened to report Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) of New York Local 94 member Timothy Klein, 31, died in the line of duty while responding to a three-alarm Brooklyn house fire on April 24. Additionally, at least eight of his fellow fire fighters sustained injuries.

Federal fire fighters have long faced challenges in receiving workers’ compensation benefits when injured or become ill in the line of duty

After two years of lobbying virtually, Canadian IAFF members finally returned to Parliament Hill April 4-5 to ask their MPs and Senators to advance two important issues related to first responder safety.

The IAFF is welcoming an announcement by the Canadian government that it will fund the IAFF Responding to the Interface (RTI) training program as part of a significant commitment to improve wildland firefighting response capabilities in Canada.

Created By Fire Fighters For Fire Fighters, the IAFF Foundation is expanding its philanthropic efforts with a new look, new leadership and more ways to help IAFF members and their families in times of need.

Long Lake Township Local 5368 is the newest Michigan affiliate to join the IAFF.

Through years of lobbying and relationship building, Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) leaders successfully pushed for the passage of pension reform legislation to benefit existing and future retirees.

Lunenburg Local 5369 is the newest Massachusetts affiliate to join the IAFF.

IAFF members in Nova Scotia and their families will soon benefit from presumptive coverage for more types of cancer and heart attacks.

“Our nation’s federal fire fighters, including nearly 3,000 IAFF members, are one step closer to gaining greater protections against occupational illnesses now that the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor has approved the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act.