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.
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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.
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.
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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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.
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 firefighter protective gear.
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.
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 with firefighter turnout gear.
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.
Statement from IAFF General President Edward A. Kelly on PFAS Lawsuits Filed
The International Association of Fire Fighters general president issues a statement on recent legal challenges filed by Massachusetts and New York firefighters.