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Updated: Feb. 19 (21:00)
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Collective bargaining gains build for fire fighters across the South
06/24/2026More than 8,000 IAFF members have gained bargaining rights in the last three years as fire fighters continue expanding workplace protections and organizing victories across Southern states. Landmark Georgia contract delivers arbitration victory for South Fulton fire fighters
06/18/2026The first IAFF collective bargaining agreement in Georgia helped Local 3920 secure a favorable arbitration ruling and thousands of dollars in backpay for members. Lessons from Dad
06/18/2026Three second-generation fire fighters share the advice their fathers passed down – and it continues to guide them on every call. IAFF-backed First Amendment lawsuits advance toward trial
06/18/2026Two IAFF-backed lawsuits in Louisiana and North Carolina involve allegations of retaliation against fire fighters who spoke out on matters of public concern. Behavioral health in the workplace: Supporting fire fighter well-being
06/17/2026The webinar "Psychological Safety, Workplace Incivility, and Institutional Betrayal: Organizational Factors Shaping Mental Health in First Responders" is scheduled for June 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET. Canada strengthens penalties for assaults on fire fighters, paramedics in major IAFF legislative victory
06/16/2026The new law follows a multi-year IAFF campaign to address rising violence against fire fighters and paramedics, particularly during emergency medical responses. IAFF mourns the loss of 15th District Vice President Emeritus Jim Fennell
06/15/2026Jim Fennell spent decades leading the IAFF's 15th District and advocating for fire fighters across Atlantic Canada. Fredericton fire fighter wins NHL award for youth mentorship program
06/12/2026Local 1053 member Doug Grandy’s Rink Rebels program provides hockey training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for girls What to know about the fire truck crisis
06/08/2026Fire truck prices have doubled and waits stretch for years. Learn what's behind the fire truck crisis and how the IAFF is fighting for accountability.

