Occupational Safety

Oct 3, 2025
Outdated rigs and years-long delays: How the apparatus crisis is hitting IAFF members on the ground

Departments big and small are unable to secure new fire engines, trucks, and pumpers – and it’s putting their communities in danger.

Occupational Safety

news
Sep 18, 2025
NTSB issues safety alert on vessel fires with IAFF input

The alert follows the July 2023 Port Newark ship fire that killed two fire fighters, and includes IAFF-endorsed recommendations to strengthen vessel fire response.

Occupational Safety

Training

news
Sep 17, 2025
Montréal fire fighters demand action after auditor finds gear shortages and safety risks

Montréal Local 125 has been sounding the alarm for years over the city’s failure to properly care for, replace, and purchase fire fighter gear. A recently released report confirms what they knew all along. Now, Local 125 wants action.

Canada

Occupational Safety

news
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

news
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

news
Sep 11, 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

news
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

news
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

news
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

news
Jul 22, 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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