Colorado Springs (CO) Firefighter Among Those Honored at IAFF Memorial
Every September, the International Association of Fire Fighters holds the Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial ceremony in Colorado Springs.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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North American Fire Departments Get PFAS-Free Turnout Gear
Fire departments in Canada and the United States are set to get fire gear that's free from so-called "forever chemicals" linked to cancer.
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National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Act on Grant Programs
Several major national fire service organizations are teaming up to urge Congress to take action on grant programs.
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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.
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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.
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NFPA Responds to IAFF Lawsuit Over Firefighter Turnout Gear Testing Standard
The NFPA issued a statement about the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) lawsuit regarding the standards development process.
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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…
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IAFF Responds to Fire Engineering Webcast, ‘Firefighting PPE Evaluations: From Need to Selection’
Danny Whu with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) responds to claims made during a recent Webcast on firefighter PPE.
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IAFF, Metro Chiefs Advise Members of Adverse Health Risks Linked to Firefighter Turnout Gear
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association issued a joint statement advising members of the adverse health risks associated…
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