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Tag: Occupational Safety

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Jul 16, 2025
Strong union advocacy leads to critical staffing increase in Fall River after deadly fire

IAFF leadership secures key safety improvements after fire.

Occupational Safety

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Jul 16, 2025
Schmitt, Hassan introduce bipartisan ‘Graham Hoffman Act’ to deter violence against first responders

The bill – named after Kansas City, MO Local 42 fire fighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was killed while responding to a medical call – would make assaulting first responders a federal crime.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Jul 14, 2025
‘We Want This Fixed’: IAFF demands safe staffing after deadly Massachusetts fire

Fire at Fall River assisted-living facility leaves nine dead and 30 injured Sunday night.

Occupational Safety

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Strong union advocacy leads to critical staffing increase in Fall River after deadly fire

Schmitt, Hassan introduce bipartisan ‘Graham Hoffman Act’ to deter violence against first responders

‘We Want This Fixed’: IAFF demands safe staffing after deadly Massachusetts fire