Fire Fighter Cancer Presumptive Legislation 101
Dec 2025
Learn how fire fighter cancer presumptive laws help eligible fire fighters access workers’ compensation, disability benefits, and healthcare coverage for occupational cancer.
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Presumptive Coverage: A Guide for Fire Fighters and Rescue Workers
Dec 2025
Learn how presumptive coverage laws help fire fighters and rescue workers access workers’ compensation, cancer benefits, and occupational disease protections after a diagnosis. -
NFPA Fire Fighter Injuries Report
Nov 2025
Details national statistics, incident causes, and duty-type trends regarding line-of-duty fire fighter injuries and vehicle collisions in the United States. -
Joint Statement in Support of NFPA 1710 Minimum Staffing
May 2025
Endorses NFPA Standard 1710 as the industry best practice, emphasizing the necessity of four-person minimum company staffing for community and fire fighter safety. -
OSHA Docket Attachment
Nov 2024
Endorses OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard while providing comprehensive recommendations from the IAFF to maximize fire fighter safety protections. -
Supporting OSHA
Jun 2024
Examines OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard, advocating for enhanced fire fighter safety through standardized training, medical screenings, and equipment maintenance protocols. -
OSHA – Adding Your Voice
Jun 2024
Introduces OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard, a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to modernize and enforce critical health and safety protections for fire fighters. -
Emergency Response Standard Full Proposal
May 2024
Read full notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to issue a new safety and health standard, titled Emergency Response, to replace the existing Fire Brigades Standard. -
IAFF Position Summaries
Apr 2024
Outlines subsection summaries of proposed OSHA regulation 1910.156, detailing the International Association of Fire Fighters’ positions on workplace emergency response requirements. -
OSHA Emergency Response Standard FAQ
Apr 2024
Outlines key updates, expanded coverage parameters, and safety requirements within the proposed OSHA Emergency Response Standard for public emergency service organizations.