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Inside the IAFF Motorcycle Group: Fire fighters finding camaraderie on the open road
06/05/2026The IAFF Motorcycle Group brings active and retired members together to ride, reconnect, and support one another beyond the job – one ride at a time. Calgary approves Canada’s first Fire Services Committee
06/05/2026Long sought by Local 255, the new committee will give the fire service a stronger voice in decisions affecting staffing, apparatus, infrastructure, and public safety. Alaska governor vetoes pension reform bill backed by fire fighters
06/02/2026Union leaders say pension reform remains a top priority as the issue shapes the race for the state’s next governor. IAFF urges Canada to strengthen support for fallen responders, emergency preparedness in federal budget
05/27/2026Ahead of Canada’s next federal budget, the IAFF is calling for updates to line-of-duty benefits, expanded HazMat training, and investments in emergency preparedness. Sick firehouses: How deteriorating stations are putting fire fighters’ health at risk
05/22/2026Across the country, deteriorating fire stations are exposing fire fighters to mold, toxic fumes, sewage leaks, and other serious health risks. A $100 million fix: Chicago overhauls aging fire apparatus
05/22/2026Chicago’s $100 million apparatus purchase highlights the growing strain aging fleets, rising costs, and delivery delays are placing on fire departments nationwide. Fire fighter Bob Brooks wins congressional primary, advances to general election
05/20/2026Backed by the IAFF and FIREPAC, Brooks defeated multiple candidates to secure the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. Fire fighters, cancer risk, and women’s health: What’s known – and what’s still emerging
05/19/2026As research into occupational cancer and reproductive health expands, fire service leaders are working to turn emerging science into stronger policies, better protections, and reduced risks for women fire fighters. Inside the IAFF’s 2026 Advanced Communications Training Academy
05/18/2026IAFF leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., for hands-on communications training focused on real-world impact. Study targets PPE gap for women in the fire service
05/18/2026Dr. Meredith McQuerry is leading a multi-year FEMA-funded study at Florida State University, in collaboration with North Carolina State University and the NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation, to improve PPE fit, mobility, and safety for women in the fire service. Download Our App! 
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