IL City, Fire Union Agree to New Contract, Including Raises, Parental Leave
Moline’s City Council approved a new contract between the city and the union representation for the Moline Fire Department.
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Opinion on Kansas City Firefighters’ Rights, Union Bargaining
How is it that the firefighters’ union can now bargain away its members’ right to sue in court and force them to pursue their constitutional…
Union: NYC Withholds Critical Medical Payments to Widows and Kids of Fallen Firefighters, Cops
New York City is allegedly withholding vital funds earmarked for the widows and children of cops, firefighters, and other uniformed city employees who died in the line of…
Cal Fire Change: Firefighters to Soon Have 66-Hour Workweek
State firefighters could be on the clock 30 fewer hours if unionized workers agree to a contract securing a 66-hour workweek next month.
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IAFF Prepares for Upcoming 38th Annual Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Ceremony
Families and friends of firefighters from around the world will meet in Colorado Springs for the annual Fallen Fire Fighter remembrance weekend.
Veep Rivals Woo Firefighters at IAFF Convention
IAFF General President Ed Kelly and crowds of firefighters in Boston heard from Ohio U.S. Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Life Scan Wellness Centers to Show ‘Burned’ Documentary
Life Scan Wellness Centers is hosting a national showing of the documentary "Burned" at Miami Dade Fire Rescue Local 1403 Fire Hall in IAFF 12th…
Gap-Set-Force: Labor and Management Relationships
The steps necessary for successful forcible entry parallel the steps that can enhance labor and management relationships, writes Dr. Lindsay Judah.
Reports Examine Impact of PFAS in Gear on Firefighters
A series of reports in civilian news media examined the impact of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighter turnout gear.
Three IAFF Members Presented with Medal of Valor
Three International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) members were among the nine public safety officers President Joe Biden honored with the Medal of Valor.
IAFF Files Suit to Halt Toxic Turnout Gear Testing Standard
The union filed a lawsuit today against the NFPA for its role in imposing a testing standard that effectively requires the use of carcinogens in…
Medical Marijuana and Firefighters: Creating a Medical Marijuana Use Policy
So, you want a policy on cannabis use for your agency. Stephanie White gets tips from fire departments that have a medical marijuana policy.
