Firefighter Accuses NC City of Violating His Rights, Anti-Union Behavior
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court accuses High Point officials of a pattern of retaliatory and anti-union behavior that violates firefighters’ civil rights.
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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 District.
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.
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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 firefighter protective 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.
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.
Medical Marijuana and Firefighters: A Better Way to Handle Pain and PTSD?
Stephanie White discusses a recent interview she had with Pittsburgh (PA) firefighters about the use of medical marijuana by members.
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.
Podcast: Five After Midnight: Medical Marijuana in the Fire Service
Host Stephanie White speaks with members of Pittsburgh IAFF Local 1 about medical marijuana and the fire service.
Firefighters Rally at U.S. Capitol for Collective Bargain Rights
Firefighters rallied at the U.S. Capitol to urge Congress to pass national collective bargaining rights for all career firefighters and emergency medical personnel.
American Cancer Society, IAFF Collaborate to Address Firefighter Cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) have launched an historic, long-term collaboration.