The labor union for fire fighters and emergency medical workers in the United States and Canada.
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🚨 @HFFA1463 FF Jeffrey Fiala died in the line of duty after a fire trapped him and two fellow #firefighters in a residence.
▶️ Watch the video to learn the safety takeaways from this incident to help protect your crew on the next fire scene.
#IAFF #LODD #FirefighterSafety
🚨 #CrashResponderSafetyWeek starts Nov. 2.
The #IAFF is highlighting the importance of training, early warning systems, & careful scene management when responding to roadside emergencies and reminding the public to slow down & move over – lives are on the line.
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🚨 From preparing #IAFF members for the midterm elections to securing major legal victories, #firefighters made progress on the issues that matter this fall.
🔥 Don’t miss the latest wins, stories shaping the #union.
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🔥 @iaffpresident Edward Kelly and Austin, TX Local 975 member Suzanne LaFollette spoke with @NBCNews’ @AliceBarrNBC about the need for stronger protections against the occupational cancers and workplace hazards facing women in the fire service.
@AFA975
🎗️ Have you entered the #IAFF Pink T-Shirt Contest?
For #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, show us how your Local is going pink.
Enter by Friday, Oct. 30, to win a free registration to the IAFF Strive for Excellence Summit in Las Vegas!
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🚒 This National #FirstRespondersDay, the #IAFF honors all first responders for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication.
We’re proud of the work our over 369,000 members do every day in communities across the US and Canada.
🗳️🚒 Election Day is just one week away!
Make sure you have a plan to #vote this Nov. 3. brnw.ch/21x6HDM
🗳️🔥Are you voting on Nov. 3?
Elected officials make decisions about fire department budgets, staffing, and safety. Make sure you know where the candidates stand on public safety.
Check your voter registration and find your polling place ⬇️
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📚 It’s #HealthLiteracyMonth.
The #IAFF Resource Library has hundreds of documents, reports, guides, and trainings on #firefighter health and safety.
The right information can help keep you safe on the fire ground and at home.
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🙌 ORGANIZING VICTORY IN KENTUCKY!
Congratulations to the members of Crescent Springs-Villa Hills Professional #Firefighters Local 5654 in #Kentucky who received their official IAFF Charter.
Welcome to our great union!
#UnionStrong #OrganizeTheSouth
🚨 Huntsville fire fighters became sick after using SCBAs during an August drill. The City denied 69 grievances.
A June test found oil particles above the NFPA’s recommended limit in air used to fill SCBA cylinders. @ProFFofAlabama is demanding answers.
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🙌 KENTUCKY ORGANIZING VICTORY!
Congratulations to the members of Crescent Springs-Villa Hills Professional Fire Fighters Local 5654 in #Kentucky who received their official IAFF Charter.
Welcome to our great union!
#UnionStrong #OrganizeTheSouth
🔥 #OnThisDay in #FireHistory, we celebrate the anniversary of the 1873 founding of the @IAFC.
A frequent collaborator with the #IAFF, the IAFC provides a forum for fire and emergency service chiefs to exchange ideas and improve their profession.
🗳️🔥See how members of Congress have voted on #firefighter issues.
Review the IAFF Legislative Scorecard before you cast your ballot ⬇️ brnw.ch/21x6xHS
💪🔥 ORGANIZING VICTORY IN KENTUCKY!
Congratulations to the members of Edgewood Local 5653 in #Kentucky who received their official IAFF Charter.
Welcome to our great union!
#UnionStrong #OrganizeTheSouth
💪 ORGANIZING VICTORY IN KENTUCKY!
Congratulations to the members of newly organized
Edgewood Professional Fire Fighters Local 5653 in #Kentucky who received their official IAFF Charter.
Welcome to our great union!
#UnionStrong #OrganizeTheSouth
IAFF leaders were at The @WhiteHouse yesterday for a luncheon honoring the work our members and other first responders do every day in communities across the United States.
