Occupational Safety

Sep 16, 2025
What they’re saying: Senators, IAFF press apparatus manufacturers over delays and costs

Rising costs and delivery delays are putting the safety of fire fighters – and those they serve – at risk.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Sep 11, 2025
Alberta fire fighters warn city’s staffing policy puts safety at risk

Red Deer fire fighters warn that dynamic staffing policy leaves fire fighters short-handed and the public less safe.

Canada

Occupational Safety

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Sep 10, 2025
Kelly warns Senate: ‘Apparatus monopoly is jeopardizing public safety’

The IAFF is fighting back against apparatus price hikes and delays from manufacturers, ensuring fire fighters can serve their communities safely and effectively.

Legislation – US

Occupational Safety

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Aug 22, 2025
Testing exposes PFAS in gear sold as ‘PFAS-free’

Analysis of gear purchased by Quincy, MA, showed concerning levels of the carcinogen, underscoring the IAFF’s call for vigilance and independent testing – regardless of manufacturer claims.

Cancer

Occupational Safety

PFAS

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Aug 22, 2025
Truro, N.S., fire fighters win safer staffing levels in new agreement

A recent settlement will see the Town of Truro gradually hire additional personnel in order to ensure four fire fighters are deployed at all times. The agreement, which also includes wage increases of more than 23%, reinforces the 4 Fire Fighters 4 Your Safety campaign launched recently in Atlantic Canada.

Canada

Labor Wins

Occupational Safety

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Aug 5, 2025
Feeling sleep deprived? Help is on the horizon.

It’s no secret that fire fighters aren’t getting enough sleep. But is it a job hazard that they all just have to live with? We share with you the latest research and some potential mitigation techniques.

Behavioral Health

Occupational Safety

Wellness and Fitness

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Jul 21, 2025
Hundreds rally in Austin to slam proposal cutting safe staffing

City proposal would reduce staffing on 48 of 50 engines from four to three fire fighters, sparking outcry from IAFF and Local 975.

Labor Rights

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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