IAFF
This biennial meeting of North America’s fire fighters union is expected to boost economic activity and showcase all that ‘Forest City’ has to offer
A review of statements and past efforts related to fire service funding, wildfire risks, responder pay and other critical topics
Allegany County officials had previously laid off EMS personnel to handle a $2M budget shortfall
After being greeted with both cheers and boos, the vice presidential nominee made the case for the Trump ticket
Walz delivered morning remarks during the union’s 57th convention in Boston
Allentown lieutenant and IAFF Local 302 President Jeremy Warmkessel will speak about the economy and his support for Vice President Kamala Harris
The “Suicide Awareness in the Fire Service” roundtable discussion reviews the behavioral health resources available for firefighters, plus how to save a life in crisis
“He is undoubtedly the greatest president firefighters and emergency medical workers have ever had,” shared General President Edward Kelly
The union president posted photos of the damage to some of the firefighters’ vehicles
Chief Marc Bashoor details what makes this year’s event unique
The initiative calls for the suspension of non-emergency activities to focus solely on safety and health training and discussion
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
What it means to talk about safety and survival in an inherently unsafe profession
FireRescue1 contributors and board members share their top back-to-basics training
Members of IAFF Local I-66 agreed to overtime pay for 24-hour shifts and annual raises
Boeing locked out firefighters and hired replacements after the union rejected a pay offer 20% below the average of neighboring departments
The aircraft manufacturer stated it has locked its firefighters out of the bargaining unit and brought in replacements
The campaign emphasizes the importance of training by reinforcing proper strategies and tactics with a focus on the fundamentals
Newark Public Safety Director, and former fire chief, Rufus Jackson testified that years had gone by with no training for ship fires
AFG and SAFER programs are scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2024
Earlier arbitration ruled that Montville could not staff its firehouse with just one firefighter
Legislation and lawsuits grow as the effort to avoid cancer and PFAS-infused materials continues
The leaders of eight industry organizations gathered on stage in Kansas City to share their cooperative vision for the future of the fire service
Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
The Santa Fe County Fire Department firefighters’ union held its first Fire Ops 101 for local legislators
IAFF leaders had resigned themselves to not having the medal for Irmo Firefighter Muller’s family until a stranger called
Eric Valliere, chair of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, spoke with FireRescue1 about this year’s safety push around electric batteries
In the Glen Falls timeline, the first paid firefighters started work in 1903 working 10 days on and 1 day off
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