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Behavioral health in the workplace: Supporting fire fighter well-being
06/17/2026The webinar "Psychological Safety, Workplace Incivility, and Institutional Betrayal: Organizational Factors Shaping Mental Health in First Responders" is scheduled for June 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET. Canada strengthens penalties for assaults on fire fighters, paramedics in major IAFF legislative victory
06/16/2026The new law follows a multi-year IAFF campaign to address rising violence against fire fighters and paramedics, particularly during emergency medical responses. IAFF mourns the loss of 15th District Vice President Emeritus Jim Fennell
06/15/2026Jim Fennell spent decades leading the IAFF's 15th District and advocating for fire fighters across Atlantic Canada. Fredericton fire fighter wins NHL award for youth mentorship program
06/12/2026Local 1053 member Doug Grandy’s Rink Rebels program provides hockey training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for girls What to know about the fire truck crisis
06/08/2026Fire truck prices have doubled and waits stretch for years. Learn what's behind the fire truck crisis and how the IAFF is fighting for accountability. Inside the IAFF Motorcycle Group: Fire fighters finding camaraderie on the open road
06/05/2026The IAFF Motorcycle Group brings active and retired members together to ride, reconnect, and support one another beyond the job – one ride at a time. Calgary approves Canada’s first Fire Services Committee
06/05/2026Long sought by Local 255, the new committee will give the fire service a stronger voice in decisions affecting staffing, apparatus, infrastructure, and public safety. Alaska governor vetoes pension reform bill backed by fire fighters
06/02/2026Union leaders say pension reform remains a top priority as the issue shapes the race for the state’s next governor. IAFF urges Canada to strengthen support for fallen responders, emergency preparedness in federal budget
05/27/2026Ahead of Canada’s next federal budget, the IAFF is calling for updates to line-of-duty benefits, expanded HazMat training, and investments in emergency preparedness. Download Our App! 
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