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Alberta fire fighters see gains in first municipal elections under new laws
10/31/2025While new provincial election laws changed how municipal campaigns are run, IAFF affiliates across Alberta stayed focused on electing labour-friendly candidates committed to public safety. Austin fire fighters launch petition to protect four-person crews
10/31/2025Facing proposed cuts tied to budget shortfalls, Austin fire fighters are taking their case to voters to preserve the city’s proven four-person staffing model. Single exits, multiple tragedies
10/24/2025Five recent, fatal incidents underscore the risks of single-exit residential buildings for occupants and fire fighters. Parliament advances IAFF-backed legislation to deter assaults on fire fighters and paramedics
10/24/2025Bill C-14 follows on the heels of other legislative initiatives that have been tabled in response to the IAFF's call to address the growing threat of violence against on-duty personnel in Canada. Wooster fire fighters and city strengthen fire safety with annual smoke detector drive
10/22/2025A long-running collaboration between Wooster, OH Local 764 and the city prioritizes fire safety through proactive risk reduction, especially for vulnerable residents. Fire fighters warn single-exit housing designs put residents at greater risk
10/17/2025The IAFF and other fire service groups are pushing back against proposals in the United States and Canada that would allow single-stairwell residential buildings, saying they jeopardize escape routes and complicate fire fighter response. Virginia expands cancer coverage for fire fighters after Loudoun County captain’s death
10/17/2025A new law clarifies that esophageal and related cancers are covered under Virginia’s presumptive statute – thanks to IAFF advocacy and Local action. Senate passes bipartisan Honor Act recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty
10/17/2025IAFF-backed bill extending PSOB benefits to families of fire fighters who die from job-related cancer now moves to U.S. House. IAFF urges Parliament to protect fire fighters and paramedics from rising violence
10/16/2025Union pushes for Criminal Code amendments as attacks on first responders increase across Canada. How to become an EMT / Paramedic: Step-by-step tips from IAFF members
10/14/2025Here’s how to start a career in EMS in the U.S. and Canada. Download Our App! 
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