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Oct 13, 2023

IAFF calls for broad strategy to end fire fighter cancer

The International Association of Fire Fighters is calling on the fire service, government, industry, and scientific community to unite in support of a broad strategy to combat fire fighter occupational cancer.

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Jan 20, 2024

Inside Goodyear’s new cutting-edge firehouse

In a pioneering effort to prioritize the well-being of its fire fighters, Goodyear Fire Department and the United Goodyear Fire Fighters Association introduced an innovative approach with the opening of Station 181.

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Jan 31, 2024

A survivor’s advice on financial planning

As president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona, Bryan Jeffries played a pivotal role in the efforts to protect members from a large corporation engaged in fraudulent activities. Now, as the IAFF-Financial Corporation’s Director of Deferred Compensation, he shares his personal journey with cancer and the significance of ensuring IAFF members have supplemental insurance. Read our FAQ in the last post of the three-part series to learn more about supplemental insurance.

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Jan 21, 2020

Affiliate Leadership and Human Relations Conference Kicks Off

The Vincent J. Bollon Affiliate Leadership Training Summit/Ernest A. “Buddy” Mass Human Relations Conference opened today in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, giving local leaders the skills, knowledge and training on a range of issues affecting our membership.

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Mar 8, 2022

2022 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference Gets Underway

Hundreds of IAFF leaders are in Washington, DC, at the 2022 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference. With the theme, “The IAFF is Back on the Hill,” conference attendees are determined to make up for lost time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jul 8, 2022

Read the Newest Issue of Fire Fighter Quarterly

The newest issue of FIRE FIGHTER QUARTERLY is now online.

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Aug 20, 2022

New Film Warns of Chemicals in PPE

A new documentary warning of the dangers of forever chemicals in fire fighter PPE will soon be available for screening.

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Feb 18, 2023

Last Call Foundation Funds Heat-Resistant Hoses for Boston Fire Fighters

Boston, MA Local 718 members are responding to fires around the city with stronger, heat-resistant hoses on their fire apparatus thanks to a $45,000 donation from the Last Call Foundation.

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Aug 24, 2023

Safety top of mind at Redmond/Barbera opening

Hundreds of IAFF members are in New York City attending the joint John P. Redmond Health and Safety Symposium/Dominick F. Barbera EMS Conference to learn the latest strategies for staying safe on the job and preventing line-of-duty deaths.

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