Press Kit

As the largest organization representing professional fire fighters and emergency medical workers in the United States and Canada, the IAFF is committed to providing accurate and timely information to journalists and members of the media.

Our members are all-hazard responders and experts in public safety. Our Communications team can work with you to develop stories, identify local and national sources, and speak to trends across the fire service.

New legislative priority emerges in advance of 33rd Canadian Legislative Conference
(March 12, 2026)

Fire fighters press Congress on staffing, safety during IAFF Legislative Conference 
(March 12, 2026)

Vice President Vance pledges continued support for fire fighter priorities
(March 9, 2026)

British Columbia adds eight cancers to fire fighter presumptive coverage law 
(March 4, 2026)

Fire apparatus crisis sparks investigations, lawsuits over soaring prices and delays
(February 26, 2026)

Firefighter cancer registry surpasses 40,000 participants 
(February 20, 2026)

Rail safety reforms gain renewed push amid ongoing derailments
(February 6, 2026)

Survivor families applaud passage of bipartisan Honor Act
(Jan. 16, 2026)

2025 RECAP: IAFF continues delivering real wins for fire fighter health, safety, and retirement 
(December 19, 2025)

Trump signs Honor Act, recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty death
(December 17, 2025)

Fire truck delays and rising costs strain Canada’s fire service 
(Dec. 5, 2025)

Canadian fire fighters needed for national PTSI survey before deadline
(November 21, 2025)

Canadian fire fighters urge new parliament to strengthen protections and regulations
(November 7, 2025)

Fire fighters warn single-exit housing designs put residents at greater risk 
(October 17, 2025)

IAFF urges Parliament to protect fire fighters and paramedics from rising violence
(October 16, 2025)

Outdated rigs and years-long delays: How the apparatus crisis is hitting IAFF members on the ground
(October 3, 2025)