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International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Public Safety
Washington, District of Columbia 26,174 followers
The labor union for fire fighters and emergency medical workers.
About us
The labor union for fire fighters and emergency medical workers in the United States and Canada.
- Website
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www.iaff.org
External link for International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1918
- Specialties
- Labor, Fire Service, and Public Safety
Locations
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Primary
1750 New York Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20006, US
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350 Sparks St
Suite 403
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8, CA
Employees at International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Updates
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🔥The city of Garland, TX is seeking applications for fire fighter recruits. The application period is open from July 1-19. For further details, visit the IAFF Job Center. ➡️ www.iaff.org/job-center
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🔥We use our voice to promote programs and opportunities that strengthen the fire service. General President Edward Kelly and General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Líma met today with Asst. Secretary of Labor Jose Rodriquez to ensure the needs of #IAFF members are represented and heard throughout the administration.
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🔥🏛️ UPDATE North Carolina #firefighters now have a permanent presumptive cancer benefit program. After years of Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics of North Carolina lobbying efforts, NC lawmakers unanimously passed SB 319 to create the Fire Fighters’ Cancer Insurance Program. This program recognizes the risks fire fighters face on the job and will give certainty to those who tragically receive cancer diagnoses. Learn how ⬇️
New bill establishes presumptive cancer benefit for NC fire fighters - IAFF
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🔥🏛️ BIG NEWS The Fire Grants and Safety Act is now law ✅ IAFF General President Edward Kelly joined President Joe Biden as he signed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize AFG/SAFER grant funding and ensure communities have enough trained #firefighters to maintain public safety.
Biden signs Fire Act, sending millions to local departments - IAFF
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🔥 Defined benefit pensions allow IAFF members to retire with dignity. But pensions aren't just about retirement. Research shows they’re also critical to public safety and essential to recruiting and retaining #firefighters across North America. See why ⬇️
Pensions Are A Vital Workforce Tool For Retaining Public Safety Professionals
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🔥 Lethbridge, AB #Fire and Emergency Services is seeking qualified individuals to join its department as paramedics/fire fighters to serve the city's 100,000 residents. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30. For more information, please visit the #IAFF Job Center. ➡️ www.iaff.org/job-center
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🚨 DID YOU KNOW: fire fighter health and safety standards haven't been updated in over 40 years? OSHA's proposed Emergency Response Standard seeks to change that. Here's how you can add your input to the document... #OSHA #FireSafety
Adding your voice to OSHA's Emergency Response Standard
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👏"The Cooper City Commission has already been doing a great job making sure our city matches its slogan, ‘Some Place Special.’ I am looking forward to doing my part," said Broward County, FL Local 4321 president emeritus Jason Smith. He was recently elected to a 4-year term that he will start later this year.
Florida fire fighter elected to city commission - IAFF
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🔥 It's #HotLaborSummer and the wins keep on coming! Interest in joining the IAFF has jumped 242% this year compared to 2023! Fire fighters across North America are uniting to stand up for their rights – and winning huge victories. Want to join the fight? Visit iaff.org to learn how. #UnionStrong
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