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PFAS

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  • Jul 1, 2026

    Senate bill would accelerate development of PFAS-free firefighting gear

    The bipartisan bill would help accelerate development of PFAS-free fire fighter turnout gear and reduce occupational exposure to toxic chemicals.
    • Legislation – US
    • Occupational Safety
    • PFAS
    • news
  • May 19, 2026

    Fire fighters, cancer risk, and women’s health: What’s known – and what’s still emerging

    As research into occupational cancer and reproductive health expands, fire service leaders are working to turn emerging science into stronger policies, better protections, and reduced risks for women fire fighters.
    • Cancer
    • Labor Rights
    • Occupational Safety
    • PFAS
    • news
  • Dec 19, 2025

    2025 RECAP: IAFF continues delivering real wins for fire fighter health, safety, and retirement 

    From restoring retirement security, to working toward safer staffing goals, fair apparatus markets, and stronger health protections, the IAFF is delivering real change for IAFF members and the communities they serve.
    • Canada
    • Labor Wins
    • Legislation – US
    • PFAS
    • news
  • Dec 10, 2025

    KELLY: How the IAFF is reshaping fire fighter health and safety

    The IAFF is focused squarely on making a dangerous job safer, and nowhere is that work more evident than in our Division of Health, Safety, and Medicine. Here’s how our own experts are working to protect the lives and well-being of current and future fire fighters.
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  • 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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    • Occupational Safety
    • PFAS
    • Training
    • news
  • Sep 10, 2025

    9/11 responders face a growing death toll and healthcare crisis  

    Thousands of first responders still suffer from Sept. 11-related cancer and chronic illness. The program they rely on now faces a funding crisis, and the IAFF is urging Congress to act before it’s too late.
    • Cancer
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    • news
  • Aug 29, 2025

    Illinois bans PFAS in fire fighter gear with new law

    The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois built bipartisan support to protect fire fighters from toxic chemicals in turnout gear.
    • Cancer
    • Legislation – US
    • PFAS
    • 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
  • Jun 26, 2025

    Families urge Congress to recognize occupational cancer deaths as Line of Duty 

    The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act would include occupational cancer as part of the federal government’s PSOB program. It’s currently under consideration in the U.S. House and Senate.
    • Cancer
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    • Legislation – US
    • PFAS
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  • Jun 13, 2025

    DeSantis signs sweeping safety protections for fire fighters

    Surrounded by fire fighters in Palm Beach Gardens, the governor credited union advocacy for securing one of the strongest occupational safety laws in Florida history.
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    • Legislation – US
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