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58th Convention honors 9/11 fallen, those lost in the years since
08/12/2026At the 58th Convention, the IAFF and speakers honored those who died on September 11 and recognized the lasting impact on those still affected 25 years afterward. IAFF General President Edward Kelly: ‘We’re all in.’
08/10/2026In his convention address, IAFF General President Edward Kelly highlighted the IAFF’s victories and the fights ahead to protect IAFF members, strengthen the labor movement, and build a safer profession across North America. B.C. affiliates turn to local councils to act on single-exit residential buildings
08/07/2026A Fire OPS 101 exercise brought the issue into focus ahead of Vernon council vote. 58th IAFF Convention: ‘All in.’
08/07/2026Fire fighters and emergency medical workers from across North America will gather in Arlington, Texas, for a week focused on unity, advocacy, and decisions that will shape the future of the IAFF. Retired Baltimore County Fire Captain Edwin Martin, World’s Oldest Fire Fighter, Dies at 111
08/07/2026Martin was the oldest living male in the United States at the time of his death. IAFF-backed lawsuit defends Local president targeted for raising staffing concerns
08/06/2026The federal lawsuit alleges Wilson County unlawfully terminated a Local IAFF leader after he spoke about the risks low staffing levels posed to the community. New IAFF Drone Program Aims to Reduce Fire Fighter Exposure at HazMat Scenes
08/04/2026A new five-year initiative will train IAFF HazMat instructors to use drones for responses across North America. Firehouse air conditioning failures put fire fighters at risk
07/30/2026Extreme heat inside Cleveland Fire Station 36 left Local 93 members without a safe place to recover between calls. It’s a familiar problem in stations across the U.S. Municipal fire departments take on growing role in wildfire response
07/30/2026As wildfires strain resources across North America, IAFF training is preparing municipal fire fighters to respond safely in the wildland-urban interface. Québec City fire fighters reaffiliate with the IAFF
07/24/2026The return of Local 988 strengthens the French-speaking fire fighters’ voice within the IAFF and marks a major milestone for fire fighters across Québec and Canada.

