Apr 22, 2026
IAFF-backed ‘No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act’ introduced in Senate
The bipartisan bill would expand the tax cuts on overtime enacted in H.R. 1 last year.
- news
-
-
Apr 21, 2026
KELLY: ‘Send me everybody’
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.- news
-
Mar 19, 2026
After the meetings: How Leg Con advocacy continues back home
IAFF members shift focus from Capitol Hill meetings to sustained advocacy in their home states and districts.- news
-
Mar 12, 2026
Fire fighters press Congress on staffing, safety during IAFF Legislative Conference
More than 700 IAFF members met with their Congressional delegation to discuss issues critical to their safety and to preserve important rights like free speech.- news
-
Mar 12, 2026
New Mexico fire fighters strengthen cancer presumption with IAFF support
Years of coordinated advocacy from the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters and the IAFF resulted in stronger presumptive coverage signed into law.- news
-
Mar 9, 2026
Vice President Vance pledges continued support for fire fighter priorities
Speaking at the IAFF Legislative Conference, Vance pointed to recent legislative wins affecting fire fighters, including Social Security reform and cancer death benefits.- news
-
Feb 6, 2026
Rail safety reforms gain renewed push amid ongoing derailments
The IAFF-backed Railway Safety Act would expand HazMat training, require real-time information transmitted to responders, and strengthen rail safety standards.- news
-
Feb 4, 2026
Congress passes 2026 funding bill protecting 9/11 responders
The IAFF-backed package includes increased staffing and equipment funding for fire departments nationwide and avoids a government shutdown.- news
-
Feb 3, 2026
It’s tax season: Here’s what IAFF members need to know
Recent changes to the U.S. tax code include new deductions and credits that may benefit fire fighters and emergency medical workers.- news
-
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
