Training - IAFF

Jan 24, 2025
Apply by Jan. 31 for IAFF’s 2025 Political and Communications Training Academies

Strengthen your Local’s voice and influence with expert training through these annual academies.

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Jan 8, 2025
Perfect timing: New Jersey fire fighters use same-day training to save lives

Training

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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

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Nov 29, 2024
IAFF helps Locals drive key campaign wins

Several IAFF Locals secure state ballot measure wins in 2024 election.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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Nov 4, 2024
Ottawa fire fighter wins in knockout performance at Fight for the Cure

Ottawa, ON Local 162 member Michael Williams raised more than $34,000 toward cancer care, resources and programs.

Cancer

Events

Giving Back

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Oct 30, 2024
IAFF Center of Excellence clinicians put themselves in members’ boots

Thirty-six clinicians and staff from the IAFF Center of Excellence participated in Fire Ops 101, experiencing real-life scenarios to better understand the challenges fire fighters and emergency medical workers face on the job.

Behavioral Health

EMS

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Sep 17, 2024
New Jersey fire fighters rescue sailboat in distress off Brigantine Coast

Local 2657 members executed a successful nighttime rescue of two sailors whose sailboat ran aground off Brigantine.

Training

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Aug 15, 2024
IAFF proposes new emergency management plan for Canada

The IAFF has proposed an innovative new partnership with the Government of Canada that would significantly enhance the nation’s resiliency in the face of major disasters.

Canada

Training

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Aug 14, 2024
IAFF awarded major increase in DOT grant funding

In a historic announcement, the Department of Transportation awards the IAFF nearly $2 million to help increase the number of fire fighters trained in hazmat response.

Grants

Hazmat

Labor Wins

Training

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Aug 9, 2024
Dog bites lithium-ion battery, igniting Tulsa home fire

The IAFF urges homeowners to follow safety guidelines, including proper certification, storage, and charging practices, to prevent such dangerous incidents.

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