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Responding to the Interface: “Every fire fighter needs this kind of training”
11/06/2026As wildfire threats grow across Canada, IAFF Responding to the Interface is helping fire fighters protect communities, with more than 1,100 trained since 2023. Fire fighters help elect candidates and pass public safety measures in 2026 midterms
11/06/2026Dozens of pro-fire fighter candidates were elected, as voters approved union-backed public safety measures across the country. What to know about the rise in lithium-ion battery fires
11/05/2026Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in homes across the U.S. and Canada. Learn what causes them, how to protect your family and what the IAFF wants done. Fire fighter Bob Brooks elected to Congress
11/04/2026The longtime labor leader defeated incumbent Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in one of the country’s most closely watched House races. Anchorage fire fighters face staffing shortages, burnout, and a pension crisis
10/29/2026Rising emergency calls, exhausting work schedules, and a lack of retirement incentives is making it harder to recruit and retain Anchorage fire fighters. How to stay safe during roadside responses
10/27/2026Roadsides are among the most dangerous environments fire fighters and emergency medical personnel work. The IAFF, NFPA, and OSHA have some guidelines for staying safe on the scene. IAFF rallies around Alberta fire fighter following ALS diagnosis
10/23/2026Affiliates and the public are raising funds and awareness in support of Chestermere Local 5284 President Kimball Yorston as IAFF Alberta prepares to push for recognition of ALS as an occupational disease. ‘That place saved my life’: Fire fighters return to the IAFF Center of Excellence to give back
10/23/2026IAFF Center of Excellence graduates bring barbecue and hope to members receiving treatment. What fire fighters need to know before Election Day
10/15/2026With the 2026 midterm elections quickly approaching, here's what's at stake for fire fighters and emergency medical workers this Nov. 3. IAFF Center of Excellence welcomes new medical director, Dr. Kenneth Richter
10/15/2026A combat-tested psychiatrist will help expand treatment options at the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery. Download Our App! 
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