PFAS - IAFF

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Jan 14, 2025
Iqaluit fire fighters celebrate employer’s agreement on PFAS-free gear

Iqaluit fire fighters secured a groundbreaking contract that includes a 19 per-cent wage increase, additional staffing, and a commitment to transition to PFAS-free firefighting gear, making them one of the first departments in Canada to do so, setting a new standard for others.

Canada

Cancer

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Dec 13, 2024
OSHA hears testimony on critical updates to fire fighter safety standards

OSHA will review the public comments and post hearing submissions until Jan. 17, 2025.

Behavioral Health

Labor Rights

PFAS

Political Action – US

Training

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Oct 28, 2024
Vancouver celebrates arrival of PFAS-free turnout gear

A new era of fire fighter safety began in Vancouver, B.C. Wednesday when the first sets of turnout gear without carcinogenic PFAS chemicals arrived at a city firehall.

Cancer

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Aug 22, 2024
Indiana laws take important steps to protect fire fighters from PFAS exposure

Indiana fire fighters hope a recently launched PFAS biomonitoring program and gear labeling requirement will lead to more protections like early screenings for related illnesses and diseases.

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