We are a union that is proud to fight for you, your family, and your community. We support politicians and policies – regardless of party affiliation – that protect and empower the work of fire fighters, emergency medical workers, and rescue workers in the United States and Canada.
Search the IAFF’s comprehensive collection of health and safety resources in one easy-to-use hub. Find documents, videos, reports, advisories, graphics, and presentations on cancer prevention, wildfire response, PPE, and more.
Our members are highly skilled, specialized workers. The IAFF’s training programs empower and educate you in our shared mission to make a dangerous job safer – for you, our brothers and sisters on the job, and those we protect.
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Every two years, fire fighters and emergency medical workers from across the United States and Canada gather at the IAFF Convention.
Learn about effective post-fire suppression interventions, preliminary exposure reduction techniques, skin cleansing practices, and gear transport methods to minimize toxic chemical absorption.