Feb 28, 2025
IAFF sets top legislative priorities for 119th Congress
With the new Congress now seated, the IAFF outlines the key bills it will prioritize in the next two years.
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Jan 23, 2026
New Jersey fire fighters successfully advocate for the passage of two life-saving laws
Two New Jersey laws assist provide important protections to fire fighters statewide. Fire fighters diagnosed with PTSD will be able to seek treatment without fear of job-related repercussions, and PFAS will be phased out of fire fighter gear.- news
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Mar 22, 2024
PFFNH legislative priorities focus on early cancer detection and prevention
New Hampshire fire fighters are focused on passing two pieces of legislation: one that would create a pilot program to provide cancer screenings to career fire fighters and another that would encourage the use of PFAS-free fire fighter gear.- news
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Jan 30, 2025
Dual initiatives boost fire fighter cancer awareness in St. John’s
St. John’s fire fighters recently secured a commitment that the department will transition to PFAS-free turnout gear, and rolled out cancer awareness themed fire engine in partnership with the employer.- news
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Mar 5, 2024
Conference highlights bipartisan efforts, crucial legislation, and key wins
Governors, Democratic and Republican members of Congress, and even a surprise visit from Vice President Kamala Harris greeted IAFF leaders at the 2024 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference.- news
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Jun 28, 2024
At NFPA meeting, IAFF makes the case for protecting fire fighters
IAFF staff and leadership attended the NFPA’s recent Technical Meeting to promote draft revisions to Standard 1970, which governs fire fighter protective gear.- news
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Jun 18, 2024
IAFF joins over 70 organizations to petition for improved auto fire safety standards
Consumer Reports, the IAFF, and the Green Science Policy deliver a petition with more than 32,000 signatures to the NHTSA. (Pictured: IAFF Deputy Director of Health and Medicine Racquel Cesnalis, Local 36 President Dave Hoagland, and Local 36 members.)- news
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Mar 4, 2025
U.S. Legislative Conference celebrates key victory and prepares for the road ahead
The IAFF successfully lobbied for the repeal of the WEP/GPO repeal. Now, as fire fighters from all over the country convene in Washington, D.C., it’s time to focus on a new set of priorities.- news
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Jan 7, 2025
IAFF shows resilience at ALTS 2025 following New Orleans terrorist attack
General President Edward Kelly honors the bravery and unity of IAFF members during General Session.- news
