East Chicago fire fighters secure $1.2M settlement in First Amendment retaliation case
A long, hard fight has come to an end. East Chicago fire fighters have emerged victorious with their First Amendment rights intact in an IAFF Guardian Policy case.
Manitoba fire fighters push to expand occupational disease coverage
The provincial association is receiving integral support from the IAFF’s Medical Assistance Program in its efforts to become a world leader in occupational disease presumptions.
Salisbury fire fighters push collective bargaining fight to voters
Local 4246 and its labor allies submitted more than 6,200 signatures to give Salisbury voters the final say over workers’ rights.
Beat the heat: what the public should do to survive the heat wave
As dangerous temperatures grip communities across North America, the IAFF is urging families to know the signs of heat illness and call 911 early.
Fighting fires in a furnace: How fire fighters can stay safe in the heat
As dangerous heat settles over much of the United States, fire fighters and emergency medical workers can take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and injury on the job.
Senate bill would accelerate development of PFAS-free firefighting gear
The bipartisan bill would help accelerate development of PFAS-free fire fighter turnout gear and reduce occupational exposure to toxic chemicals.
Alberta backs down from fire-based EMS overhaul after IAFF advocacy
Alberta has canceled a proposed EMS restructuring in the wake of IAFF advocacy and fierce public backlash.
Collective bargaining gains build for fire fighters across the South
More than 8,000 IAFF members have gained bargaining rights in the last three years as fire fighters continue expanding workplace protections and organizing victories across Southern states.
Landmark Georgia contract delivers arbitration victory for South Fulton fire fighters
The first IAFF collective bargaining agreement in Georgia helped Local 3920 secure a favorable arbitration ruling and thousands of dollars in backpay for members.
Lessons from Dad
Three second-generation fire fighters share the advice their fathers passed down – and it continues to guide them on every call.