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  • Aug 29, 2022

    PFAS and Turnout Gear

    Discover how we are leading the charge in addressing PFAS contamination in fire fighter protective gear. Learn about the IAFF’s ongoing advocacy efforts, research, and member-focused initiatives meant to safeguard your health and protect you from toxic chemicals.
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  • Feb 9, 2024

    FAQs: PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

    Gain insights into the risks associated with PFAS exposure, learn how to mitigate contamination in your gear, and discover the IAFF’s initiatives to address this pressing issue.
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  • Feb 9, 2024

    PFAS Safety Advisory

    SAFETY ADVISORY PFAS and Turnout Gear The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs) have come together to notify members of the adverse health risks from fire fighter […]
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  • Mar 4, 2024

    Our Wins

    Our advocacy and involvement take place in the halls of Congress and Parliament, state and provincial legislatures, and city halls across the U.S. and Canada. Together – at the Local, state/provincial, and International levels – we are changing the lives of fire fighters and their families for the better.
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  • May 2, 2019

    Cancer

    […] our members across the United States and Canada from this urgent threat. Disease & Illness PFAS Go PFAS, or per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, is a large family of artificial chemicals […]
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  • Oct 25, 2022

    Legislative Action

    The heart of the IAFF’s success on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures across the United States is the ability of every fire fighter to make their voice heard. Our members mobilize their elected officials to support priorities that will keep fire fighters safe, ensure fair wages, safeguard fire fighters’ retirement, and protect the public from life-threatening emergencies. Our online advocacy center allows fire fighters to share their opinions directly with elected officials on issues that matter most.
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  • Dec 21, 2022

    IAFF Federal Candidate Questionnaire

    […] and disability benefits in cases of fire fighter occupational cancer? 2. Developing Next-Generation Turnout Gear PFAS chemicals are a recognized group of toxins that have been conclusively linked to cancer […]
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  • Feb 10, 2024

    FFCAM Podcasts

    […] Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month In This Section Firefighters Attacking the Cancer Epidemic (FACE) Teams PFAS Concerns Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Cancer Resources for Fire Fighters Cancer Goes Beyond […]
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  • Aug 15, 2019

    FIREPAC

    FIREPAC is a political action committee (PAC) that is connected to the IAFF. It is made up of voluntary contributions.
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  • Feb 12, 2024

    Press Releases

    Journalists who cover labor, the fire service, or public safety interested in being added to our distribution list should contact Press Secretary Tim Burn.
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