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.

Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure (Aug. 23, 2026)

How much firefighters get paid in every US state (July 24, 2026)

What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4 (July 2, 2026)

States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried. (June 22, 2026)

Anchorage firefighters grapple with burnout and injuries as call volumes climb (June 13, 2026)

Are Charlotte’s aging fire trucks putting the public at risk? What we know (Mar. 20, 2026)

Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress (Mar. 6, 2026)

Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision near DC (Jan. 29, 2026)