Tag: Legislation – US

After years of effort, bipartisan legislation to strike a better work-life balance for fire fighters across the state has been signed into law.

The new legislation aims to ensure departments have the personnel needed to effectively respond to emergencies across the Commonwealth.

Local 794 President Adrian Manning says the proposal would help reduce burnout and improve response times.

When fire fighters don’t have enough people on scene, critical tasks are delayed and lives are lost. General President Ed Kelly offers insight into how the IAFF is fighting back with data-driven staffing solutions and landmark legislation to better protect fire fighters and their families.

Speaking at the IAFF Legislative Conference, Vance pointed to recent legislative wins affecting fire fighters, including Social Security reform and cancer death benefits.