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Tag: Giving Back

Nov 15, 2024
Illinois Local wins IAFF’s Pink T-Shirt contest

Carpentersville, IL Local 4790 wins IAFF’s Best Pink T-Shirt Contest for shirt combining breast cancer awareness and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Cancer

Giving Back

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Nov 15, 2024
IAFF members awarded $1,000 at annual Labor Day Union Plus event

This year’s event was held virtually and included a $250,000 prize pool, including vacation giveaways and additional sweepstakes for union members across the U.S.

Giving Back

Labor Rights

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Nov 13, 2024
Canadian affiliates pause to pay respects on Remembrance Day

IAFF members across Canada paused to pay tribute to active military personnel, to veterans and to the nation’s fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day this year with firehall observances, visits to local cenotaphs and other acts of reflection.

Giving Back

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Nov 12, 2024
IAFF veterans share their journeys of service and sacrifice

This Veterans Day, the IAFF honors all those who served in the United States Armed Forces.

Behavioral Health

Giving Back

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Nov 4, 2024
Ottawa fire fighter wins in knockout performance at Fight for the Cure

Ottawa, ON Local 162 member Michael Williams raised more than $34,000 toward cancer care, resources and programs.

Cancer

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