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“The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) supports the latest legal challenges filed by fire fighters in Massachusetts and New York alleging that the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – so called ‘forever chemicals’ also known as PFAS  — in fire fighters’ personal protective equipment (PPE) caused their illnesses, and that the corporations who sell the products are engaged in a ‘continuous and ongoing public deception’ regarding their risks.

Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) Fire Safety Research Institute (FRSI) is offering an online training course to teach fire fighters new techniques for addressing fires in multi-family dwellings with a focus on coordination of fire suppression and ventilation.

Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut President Pete Carozza is taking on a new role on behalf of the state’s first responders as the new president of the 100 Club of Connecticut.

Career fire fighters across New York state are in a better position, thanks to a concerted effort among affiliates that produced a handful of legislative victories despite an uncertain political climate.

After a five-month battle with the City of Ogden, Utah, Ogden Local 552 member Levi Coleman is back on the job after being unlawfully suspended for possessing a medical cannabis card for his chronic back pain.

A record 230 delegates tuned in to the Jack Jessop Biennial Canadian Policy Conference February 7-8 for two days of business that covered a number of key issues, including occupational cancer, behavioural health resources, vaccine mandates and Canada’s federal political landscape.

Cleveland, TN Local 3748 members are organizing “A Walk for Dustin” in support of state legislation (HB 1356/SB 1023) that would make a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis for fire fighters presumed to be an injury acquired on the job.

Oregon State Fire Fighters Council (OSFFC) Secretary-Treasurer Rocky Hanes is the newest commissioner to join the Clark County Fire District 6 Board in Washington state after defeating Casey Collins, an incumbent with more than 20 years on the board.

IAFF members, family and friends filled the Baltimore Convention Center to honor the lives of Baltimore City Fire Department Lieutenants Paul Butrim and Kelsey Sadler and Fire Fighter/Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo in a moving memorial service.

The IAFF is saddened to report Stockton, CA Local 456 member Vidal “Max” Fortuna, 47, was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a call on January 31.