International Association of Fire Fighters - IAFF

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The International Association of Fire Fighters, headquartered in Washington, DC, represents more than 300,000 full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics who protect 85 percent of the nation’s population. More than 3,200 affiliates and their members protect communities in every state in the United States and in Canada. For more information, visit www.iaff.org.

Press Releases

The two courses are a collaborative effort between the IAFF and Drexel University’s FIRST Center.
Feb. 5, 2025
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month when leading fire service organizations educate fire fighters about cancer prevention and support.
Dec. 20, 2024
The IAFF will host a solemn memorial ceremony honoring fire fighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Sept. 18, 2024
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
Sept. 10, 2024
These programs provide critical funding to help fire departments secure needed equipment, training, and staffing to adequately protect their communities.
Aug. 9, 2023
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. asked a key House panel to reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry for five years at a higher funding authorization level.
June 21, 2023
A long-time supporter of firefighters, Biden will be the first sitting U.S. president to address the International Association of Fire Fighters in nearly 25 years.
March 3, 2023
Leading fire fighter organizations are spending the month educating fire fighters about preventing and surviving occupational cancer.
Nov. 30, 2022
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Nearly once every week, a first responder is killed while attempting to clear a roadway accident.
Nov. 14, 2022
Across the U.S. and Canada, fire fighters are wearing pink to support the fight against breast cancer.
Oct. 25, 2022

Videos

In this exclusive interview, Josh Jordan with Local 4035 in Hoover, AL, speaks with new IAFF General President Edward Kelly on a range of topics.
Oct. 11, 2021

News

Safety Stand Down 2026 emphasizes the importance of physical fitness for responders, focusing on fundamentals, sustainable strategies and long-term health to reduce injuries and...
Feb. 1, 2026
From June 14-20, Safety Stand Down 2026 will center around the importance of physical fitness for firefighters to handle diverse emergencies effectively.
Dec. 16, 2025
Firefighters from Flagstaff's Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 1505 will be seeking donations campaign to raise funding and awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association...
April 30, 2024
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After yet another firefighter was struck and killed during a roadway response, fire officials across the country are calling on all motorists to respect "move over" laws and exercise...
Jan. 14, 2020

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This year’s ceremony will honor the names of 469 fire fighters the IAFF was unable to memorialize in person in 2021 and 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sept. 13, 2022
EMS Week is a time to recognize and celebrate emergency responders serving on the frontlines against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest and the ongoing opioid epidemic...
May 16, 2022
The Federal Fire Fighter Fairness Act (HR 2499) would guarantee benefits to firefighters who develop cancer.
May 12, 2022
High holiday road travel predictions have prompted the NFPA, IAFF, IAFC and NVFC to remind responders and others about unique electric vehicle safety considerations.
May 27, 2021
IAFF General President Edward A. Kelly has appointed transition team members tasked with reviewing IAFF programs and services.
April 12, 2021
As COVID-19 affects communities across the US, the International Association of Fire Fighters will continue supporting Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraising through a virtual...
July 29, 2020
The Bryx "Disaster Relief for First Responders" campaign is raising money for first responders and their families who have lost their homes to the very disasters they are fighting...
Dec. 9, 2019
More than 30 U.S. mayors, including Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, will participate in authentic firefighting and rescue drills on June 8.
June 2, 2018
Alarms in fire stations across the United States and Canada will sound at 2 p.m on Feb. 28 to mark the 100-year anniversary of the IAFF's creation.
Feb. 27, 2018
The Second Annual Surviving The Fire Service Conference will be held on Oct. 3 at the Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
July 12, 2017
International Association of Fire Fighters is opening the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery on March 5.
Feb. 28, 2017
Firefighters and paramedics suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other occupational stress-related conditions will soon have their own treatment center.
Sept. 7, 2016