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Dec 22, 2025
What they’re saying: Lawmakers praise passage of bipartisan Honor Act

Democrats and Republicans are applauding new federal legislation recognizing occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for fire fighters.

Cancer

Legislation – US

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Dec 17, 2025
Trump signs Honor Act, recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty death

The IAFF-backed legislation expands federal death and education benefits for survivors.

Cancer

Legislation – US

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Oct 17, 2025
Virginia expands cancer coverage for fire fighters after Loudoun County captain’s death

A new law clarifies that esophageal and related cancers are covered under Virginia’s presumptive statute – thanks to IAFF advocacy and Local action.

Cancer

Labor Rights

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Sep 20, 2025
IAFF memorial honors 311 fallen fire fighters in Colorado Springs

Families, fire fighters, and supporters gathered at Memorial Park to remember those lost in the line of duty.

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Jul 31, 2025
IAFF secures victory for family after fire fighter’s fatal heart attack

After years of legal battles, Memphis, TN Local 1784 Fire Fighter/EMT Jeffrey Scott Arick’s family wins full line-of-duty death benefits with the assistance of the IAFF’s Medical Assistance Program, and ongoing support from Local 1784, 14th District Vice President Danny Todd, and General President Edward Kelly.

Labor Wins

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Jul 8, 2025
Affiliates across the 7th District support Idaho fire fighters after ambush

IAFF members are providing critical support by staffing stations, offering peer support, and performing honor guard duties.

Giving Back

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Jul 1, 2025
‘They made the ultimate sacrifice.’ Two Idaho IAFF members killed, one injured in ambush

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Local 710 Battalion Chief John Morrison and Kootenai County, Idaho Local 2856 Battalion Chief Frank Harwood were killed during the attack while responding to a brushfire.

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What they’re saying: Lawmakers praise passage of bipartisan Honor Act

Trump signs Honor Act, recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty death

Virginia expands cancer coverage for fire fighters after Loudoun County captain’s death

IAFF memorial honors 311 fallen fire fighters in Colorado Springs

IAFF secures victory for family after fire fighter’s fatal heart attack

Affiliates across the 7th District support Idaho fire fighters after ambush

‘They made the ultimate sacrifice.’ Two Idaho IAFF members killed, one injured in ambush