Occupational Safety

Mar 19, 2026
Fire fighters push for national action on lithium-ion battery fires in Canada

Rising incidents tied to e-bikes and other devices are exposing fire fighters to new risks as IAFF delegates push for national action at the Canadian Legislative Conference.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

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Mar 11, 2026
Sign up now to help shape the future of building codes

The International Code Council needs people to donate their time to help make informed decisions on proposed building code changes. IAFF members are welcome to participate.

Occupational Safety

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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.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Mar 5, 2026
States reconsider single-exit apartment buildings amid fire service warnings

As lawmakers look for solutions to the housing shortage, fire fighters say removing secondary stairwells in multistory buildings creates dangerous conditions during emergencies.

Labor Wins

Occupational Safety

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Mar 2, 2026
Red Deer fire fighters win new contract, improved staffing

Backed by the IAFF, Local 1190 ends dangerous dynamic staffing policy and wins a 12.1% wage increase.

Canada

Occupational Safety

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Feb 20, 2026
Canada extends IAFF HazMat training with $1.5 million grant

The renewed funding will support nationwide HazMat training through 2029, preparing at least 1,500 emergency responders to safely manage hazardous materials incidents.

Canada

Occupational Safety

Training

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Feb 6, 2026
CSA Group chooses IAFF experts for wildland safety workshops

The virtual sessions will focus on occupational hazards and training effectiveness.

Canada

Occupational Safety

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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.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Jan 23, 2026
Union launches ballot effort to fix Los Angeles City fire fighter staffing

Backed by IAFF research, UFLAC Local 112 seeks to reverse decades of underinvestment in the LAFD.

Occupational Safety

Political Action – US

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Dec 22, 2025
Winnipeg agrees to historic staffing boost following IAFF-backed campaign

Winnipeg, Man. fire fighters are celebrating a historic victory for public and fire fighter safety in the wake of a months-long, IAFF-supported campaign to increase staffing in the city.

Canada

Labor Wins

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