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Mar 6, 2024
Factsheets

[…] Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service: At the Station Post-Fire Suppresion Interventions to Reduce Exposures PFAS and the Fire Service IARC Turnout Gear Issues and Female Firefighters Pregnancy and Firefighting […]

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Dec 11, 2024
57th Convention Information

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Aug 29, 2024
Report of the General President

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Apr 17, 2024
56th Convention Information

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Aug 27, 2024
3rd District Report

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10th District Report

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16th District Report

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14th District Report

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Aug 22, 2025
Testing exposes PFAS in gear sold as ‘PFAS-free’

Analysis of gear purchased by Quincy, MA, showed concerning levels of the carcinogen, underscoring the IAFF’s call for vigilance and independent testing – regardless of manufacturer claims.

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Jul 24, 2024
A film about the dangers of PFAS in bunker gear showing in Miami Aug. 2

IAFF members and the public have an opportunity to see a showing of BURNED: Protecting the Protectors.

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