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Vice President Vance pledges continued support for fire fighter priorities

States reconsider single-exit apartment buildings amid fire service warnings

Red Deer fire fighters win new contract, improved staffing

Canada extends IAFF HazMat training with $1.5 million grant

CSA Group chooses IAFF experts for wildland safety workshops

Rail safety reforms gain renewed push amid ongoing derailments

Union launches ballot effort to fix Los Angeles City fire fighter staffing

Winnipeg agrees to historic staffing boost following IAFF-backed campaign

Trotwood fire fighters stop proposed staffing cuts