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New legislative priority emerges in advance of 33rd Canadian Legislative Conference
03/12/2026IAFF leaders will gather on Parliament Hill in April during the Canadian Legislative Conference to advocate for an increase to the Memorial Grant for First Responders and other federal priorities. Fire fighters press Congress on staffing, safety during IAFF Legislative Conference
03/12/2026More than 700 IAFF members met with their Congressional delegation to discuss issues critical to their safety and to preserve important rights like free speech. New Mexico fire fighters strengthen cancer presumption with IAFF support
03/12/2026Years of coordinated advocacy from the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters and the IAFF resulted in stronger presumptive coverage signed into law. Sign up now to help shape the future of building codes
03/11/2026The International Code Council needs people to donate their time to help make informed decisions on proposed building code changes. IAFF members are welcome to participate. Vice President Vance pledges continued support for fire fighter priorities
03/09/2026Speaking at the IAFF Legislative Conference, Vance pointed to recent legislative wins affecting fire fighters, including Social Security reform and cancer death benefits. States reconsider single-exit apartment buildings amid fire service warnings
03/05/2026As lawmakers look for solutions to the housing shortage, fire fighters say removing secondary stairwells in multistory buildings creates dangerous conditions during emergencies. British Columbia adds eight cancers to fire fighter presumptive coverage law
03/04/2026More than 5,000 IAFF members gain strengthened presumptive coverage as province updates occupational cancer law. Red Deer fire fighters win new contract, improved staffing
03/02/2026Backed by the IAFF, Local 1190 ends dangerous dynamic staffing policy and wins a 12.1% wage increase. Fire apparatus crisis sparks investigations, lawsuits over soaring prices and delays
02/26/2026The IAFF called for federal scrutiny of manufacturers more than a year ago. Now states and local governments are launching investigations and lawsuits over alleged price fixing and market consolidation. New study examines link between ALS and firefighting
02/26/2026New study could lead to answers as to why some segments of the population like fire fighters are more susceptible to ALS. Download Our App! 
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