Giving Back

Dec 16, 2024
Indianapolis Colts Danny Pinter wears custom cleats in honor of fallen fire fighters

Danny’s inspiration for the “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative was sparked by conversations with his brother, a Hamilton County, IN Local 4416 fire fighter.

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Nov 27, 2024
Donations bring relief to IAFF members affected by hurricanes

Donor support enabled the IAFF Foundation to distribute $150,500 in critical relief to 177 fire fighters and families impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Disaster Response

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Nov 27, 2024
IAFF Locals give back for the Thanksgiving holiday

IAFF Locals across the U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving by holding food drives and community initiatives.

Events

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Nov 26, 2024
Supporting men’s health in the fire service for Movember

This November, fire fighters across Canada and the U.S. are growing mustaches to support Movember, a global initiative focused on men’s health and well-being.

Canada

Cancer

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Wellness and Fitness

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Nov 22, 2024
Vancouver Canucks celebrate local heroes at second annual Firefighters Night

Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes – grandson of a New York City fire fighter – was presented with a special helmet on behalf of Kelowna, BC Local 953, Whistler Fire Rescue Services and Whistler, BC Local 3944.

Canada

Events

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

Events

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Training

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