Dec 8, 2025
The work that saves lives
Inside the IAFF Division taking on cancer, safety, and the science of keeping fire fighters alive and well.
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Dec 4, 2025
Saskatchewan IAFF members ask for mental health funding and EMS reforms at provincial lobby
Delegates attending the SPFFPA’s 28th provincial lobby advanced legislative priorities on behalf of 10 locals in group meetings with governing Saskatchewan Party MLAs and with opposition New Democratic Party members.- news
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Nov 26, 2025
Amherst fire fighters warn: ‘Staffing shortages are putting lives at risk’
Amherst, MA Local 1764 calls for increased staffing after major fire exposes dangerous gaps.- news
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Oct 31, 2025
Austin fire fighters launch petition to protect four-person crews
Facing proposed cuts tied to budget shortfalls, Austin fire fighters are taking their case to voters to preserve the city’s proven four-person staffing model.- news
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Oct 24, 2025
Single exits, multiple tragedies
Five recent, fatal incidents underscore the risks of single-exit residential buildings for occupants and fire fighters.- news
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Oct 24, 2025
Parliament advances IAFF-backed legislation to deter assaults on fire fighters and paramedics
Bill C-14 follows on the heels of other legislative initiatives that have been tabled in response to the IAFF’s call to address the growing threat of violence against on-duty personnel in Canada.- news
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Oct 17, 2025
Fire fighters warn single-exit housing designs put residents at greater risk
The IAFF and other fire service groups are pushing back against proposals in the United States and Canada that would allow single-stairwell residential buildings, saying they jeopardize escape routes and complicate fire fighter response.- news
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Oct 17, 2025
Senate passes bipartisan Honor Act recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty
IAFF-backed bill extending PSOB benefits to families of fire fighters who die from job-related cancer now moves to U.S. House.- news
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Oct 16, 2025
IAFF urges Parliament to protect fire fighters and paramedics from rising violence
Union pushes for Criminal Code amendments as attacks on first responders increase across Canada.- news
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Oct 10, 2025
Nova Scotia responds to calls for safer, stronger fire services
The tragic loss of a Truro, NS Local 1627 member in a 2019 training accident, and the advocacy of his family and the IAFF, has led to new legislation aimed at improving safety standards and strengthening fire services throughout Nova Scotia. Photo caption: Far left Truro, NS Local 1627 member Errison Blackie (brother of Skyler Blackie) and Halifax, NS Local 268 President Brendan Meagher. Center: Minister Kim Masland. Far right APPFFA VP Mike Sears and APPFFA President Joe Triff.- news
