PFAS - IAFF

Apr 25, 2025
‘Dying to Save You’: Arizona fire captains share cancer fights

The film, “Dying to Save You,” follows three Phoenix, AZ Local 493 fire captains who share the devastating toll of occupational cancer on fire fighters and their families.

Cancer

Giving Back

PFAS

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Apr 21, 2025
IAFF advocacy secures free cancer screenings for Connecticut fire fighters

Union advocacy and state leadership provide critical early detection for occupational cancer.

Cancer

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

PFAS

news
Mar 26, 2025
Full PFAS documentary coming this fall

Think you know everything there is to know about the dangers of forever chemicals? The maker of BURNED uncovers it all in his new documentary coming soon.

PFAS

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Mar 17, 2025
Project Kyono honors the life and legacy of a late San Francisco fire fighter

As he faced Stage 4 lung cancer, retired San Francisco, CA Local 798 member Brian Kyono used his final months to protect future generations from occupational cancer.

Cancer

Giving Back

PFAS

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Mar 6, 2025
Government of Canada announces new actions on PFAS

Steps to add PFAS as a full class of chemicals under Canada’s environmental laws and to further restrict their use in firefighting foams were announced March 5 at a Montreal firehall.

Canada

PFAS

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Feb 28, 2025
IAFF sets top legislative priorities for 119th Congress

With the new Congress now seated, the IAFF outlines the key bills it will prioritize in the next two years.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

Legislation – US

PFAS

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Jan 31, 2025
IAFF leads research on exposure effects following wildfires

IAFF’s Chief Science Advisor Dr. Derek Urwin hopes to make exposure monitoring a routine practice to protect fire fighters’ long-term health, especially in light of the growing frequency of wildfires.

Cancer

PFAS

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Jan 30, 2025
Dual initiatives boost fire fighter cancer awareness in St. John’s

St. John’s fire fighters recently secured a commitment that the department will transition to PFAS-free turnout gear, and rolled out cancer awareness themed fire engine in partnership with the employer.

Canada

Cancer

PFAS

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Jan 24, 2025
Washington, DC Local 36’s fight for presumptive cancer and disease coverage

Local 36’s advocacy led to major workers’ compensation gains, with recent legislation expanding protections to cover more cancers affecting members.

Cancer

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

PFAS

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Jan 15, 2025
Cancer awareness and advocacy highlighted at ALTS workshops

Experts and speakers focused on cancer prevention and early detection — empowering IAFF members to take charge of their health.

Cancer

Events

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