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Professional Fire Fighters of Chesapeake, Local 2449

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

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The labor union for fire fighters and emergency medical workers in the United States and Canada.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
14 Nov

πŸ”₯The United States Forest Service held the first National Fire Control Conference #OnThisDay in 1921.

The mission was to develop consistent fire control policies for #wildfires after 1,700 wildfires burned through three states, killing at least 85 people in 1910.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
13 Nov

πŸ”₯The National Fireman’s Journal published its first issue #OnThisDay in 1877.

The publication would later change its name to @fireengineering, with the mission to be β€œdevoted to the interests of the firemen of the country.”

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
13 Nov

πŸ”₯πŸ›οΈAfter 43 days, the longest shutdown in U.S. history is finally over – and long-awaited relief is on the way for federal #firefighters.

Read below to learn what comes next ⬇️

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
12 Nov

Our best training just got better.

The IAFF Strive for Excellence Summit features all-new workshops, hands-on fireground training, and CEU-accredited sessions designed by fire fighters, for fire fighters.

πŸ”₯ March 2026 | Las Vegas | http://iaff.org/strive

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
9 Nov

πŸ”₯ A massive #fire erupted in Boston's commercial district #OnThisDay in 1872, resulting in nine #firefighters dying in the line of duty and the destruction of 776 buildings.

The disaster prompted reforms in building codes and firefighting practices. #GreatBostonFire

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
8 Nov

πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ”₯ @MDAorg advocates visited #CapitolHill this week to meet with lawmakers and promote research, funding, and caregiver support, with #IAFF members playing a key role in making it happen.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
6 Nov

A full week of IAFF workshops, hands-on classes, and real-world training – all in one place for the first time.

The new Strive for Excellence Summit is coming to Las Vegas in March 2026.

Learn more ➑️ http://iaff.org/strive

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The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.

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