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Jul 30, 2024
DC fire fighters and EMTs inspire young girls at Camp Spark

Washington, DC Local 36 holds “Camp Spark,” a free two-day firefighting/EMT experience for young girls ages of 12 – 17.

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Jul 29, 2024
Off-duty North Carolina fire captain saves man drowning in river

Captain Steve Hunt, a New Hanover County, NC Local 4576 fire captain helped rescue a man who jumped into the Cape Fear River in Wilmington Saturday night.

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Apr 29, 2024
IAFF leaders appointed to key roles on CPSE commissions

Dr. Joshua Smith, Ph.D., CFO, appointed as labor representative on the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC); James Mitchell, President of Carmel, IN Local 4444, and Dave Coker, President of Greensboro, N.C. Local 947, join CFAI as new labor representatives.

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Apr 19, 2024
Canadian Government doubles funding to RTI program

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Apr 9, 2024
Innovative program bridges construction and fire service training for Colorado high school students

South Adams County fire fighters help students learn hands-on skills through a new construction program on SACFD training ground.

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Mar 1, 2024
Kentucky high school offers CPAT to next generation of fire fighters

Fairdale High School in Fairdale, KY is making waves by training the next cohort of fire fighters and EMTs.

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Jan 27, 2024
Leadership and education take center stage at 2024 ALTS

In a powerful demonstration of unity and resilience, the 2024 Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) and Human Relations Conference (HRC) kicked off in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., echoing the resounding message from General President Edward Kelly during his General Session introduction: “When we fight, we win.”

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Dec 29, 2023
Minnesota fire fighters and emergency medical professionals embark on transformative training mission in Africa

Firefighting involves more than just summoning courage during a crisis; it encompasses dedication to serving, rescuing, and protecting.

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Dec 28, 2023
Illinois legislation mandates labor history education for new recruits

New professional fire fighters on the job in Illinois are learning the foundations of the labor movement thanks to advocacy from the AFFI.

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Dec 12, 2023
Union highlights need for SAFER grants at Philly event

President Joe Biden traveled to Philadelphia Monday to meet with fire fighters at Ladder 1, one of three companies reopening thanks to a $22.4 million federal SAFER award. The companies were shuttered in 2009 by then-Mayor Michael Nutter due to budget constraints.

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