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IAFF presses federal action on emerging risks facing fire fighters in Canada
04/24/2026IAFF members from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to meet with federal leaders on lithium-ion fires, increased benefits for fallen members, and aviation safety. PFFM endorses new legislation to boost fire fighter staffing, protect college communities
04/23/2026The new legislation aims to ensure departments have the personnel needed to effectively respond to emergencies across the Commonwealth. Newport News city leaders propose fire fighter staffing increases in latest budget
04/23/2026Local 794 President Adrian Manning says the proposal would help reduce burnout and improve response times. IAFF-backed ‘No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act’ introduced in Senate
04/22/2026The bipartisan bill would expand the tax cuts on overtime enacted in H.R. 1 last year. British Columbia law establishes fire fighter cancer screenings
04/22/2026In a key victory for the IAFF’s ongoing effort to protect fire fighters from the deadliest threat they face on the job, the British Columbia provincial government enacted a new law to help fire fighters detect cancer earlier. KELLY: ‘Send me everybody’
04/21/2026When fire fighters don’t have enough people on scene, critical tasks are delayed and lives are lost. General President Ed Kelly offers insight into how the IAFF is fighting back with data-driven staffing solutions and landmark legislation to better protect fire fighters and their families. Lives on the Line
04/17/2026Across North America, the IAFF is working with affiliates to secure safe staffing, emphasizing that having enough fire fighters on scene can mean the difference between life and death. Case closed: IAFF Guardian Policy delivers legal win for Ohio Local
04/17/2026IAFF-backed legal support led to the dismissal with prejudice of all claims against Local 1361 members, reinforcing protections for affiliates carrying out standard union duties. Joseph Dunford shares leadership lessons with fire fighters at Strive for Excellence Summit
04/09/2026Retired Joint Chiefs chairman highlighted trust, selflessness, and culture as key to organizational success. Two former Riverview, NB Local 2549 presidents running for town council
04/02/2026Glenn Miller and Dennis Woods want to help the town of 22,000 move forward in several areas including fire-rescue department response capabilities.

