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Canadian fire fighters urge new parliament to strengthen protections and regulations
11/07/2025Delegates lobbied MPs and senators for Criminal Code changes to protect fire fighters and paramedics from assaults and to strenghten the regulations governing airport firefighting in Canada during a successful 32nd Canadian Legislative Conference. How veterans trade one uniform for another to enter the fire service
11/07/2025This Veteran’s Day, the IAFF honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served in one of the branches of the U.S. Military. Many of them are now fire fighters and members of the IAFF. This article discusses the programs and policies that help interested veterans do the same. Registration opens for flagship Strive for Excellence Summit
11/06/2025Combining past IAFF events into one powerful experience, the inaugural summit delivers a comprehensive lineup of education and training for a week of hands-on learning, leadership, and innovation. Fire fighters’ Fill the Boot campaign powers MDA advocacy on Capitol Hill
11/05/2025From funding research and care centers to advocacy on Capitol Hill, IAFF members help families living with neuromuscular diseases live longer, stronger lives through annual Fill the Boot campaigns. FIREPAC drives key election victories for fire fighters
11/05/2025IAFF affiliates saw major wins Tuesday with FIREPAC support, electing pro-fire fighter candidates and strengthening public safety with key ballot measure victories. Alberta fire fighters see gains in first municipal elections under new laws
10/31/2025While new provincial election laws changed how municipal campaigns are run, IAFF affiliates across Alberta stayed focused on electing labour-friendly candidates committed to public safety. Austin fire fighters launch petition to protect four-person crews
10/31/2025Facing proposed cuts tied to budget shortfalls, Austin fire fighters are taking their case to voters to preserve the city’s proven four-person staffing model. Single exits, multiple tragedies
10/24/2025Five recent, fatal incidents underscore the risks of single-exit residential buildings for occupants and fire fighters. Parliament advances IAFF-backed legislation to deter assaults on fire fighters and paramedics
10/24/2025Bill C-14 follows on the heels of other legislative initiatives that have been tabled in response to the IAFF's call to address the growing threat of violence against on-duty personnel in Canada. Wooster fire fighters and city strengthen fire safety with annual smoke detector drive
10/22/2025A long-running collaboration between Wooster, OH Local 764 and the city prioritizes fire safety through proactive risk reduction, especially for vulnerable residents. Download Our App! 
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