🔥🏛️ With the signing of H.B. 2409, Illinois is now the 3rd state to ban intentionally added PFAS in #firefighter gear!

This victory wouldn't have been possible without the strong leadership & advocacy of the @AFFI1935.

Learn how they made it happen ⬇️

A proposal in Miami-Dade to shift the cost of Air Rescue to the @MiamiDadeFire District isn’t just unfair to taxpayers - it’s downright dangerous.

Response times are already nearly twice the national standard. The District must invest in its own resources, not county subsidies.

All of us at the @IAFFofficial are thinking of the families and loved ones impacted by today’s shooting, and the first responders who courageously responded to this senseless act of violence.

❗REGISTRATION OPEN❗

#IAFF PEP Online returns this October – three Tuesdays of union training focused on leadership, negotiations, and communications.

💪 Build your skills. Strengthen your Local.

➡️ http://iaff.org/pep-online

🚨 New #IAFF webinar: "Exploring the Role of Chaplaincy in the Fire Service"

Learn how chaplains support #firefighters’ emotional & spiritual well-being, foster resilience & strengthen #fire department culture.

📅 Aug 28 | ⏰ 12–1:30 p.m. ET

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wVbzZ

🔋 #Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, from e-bikes to cell phones.

Improper charging, storage, or damaged devices can lead to dangerous fires.

⚠️ #IAFF members, tell your community to power down safely. ⬇️

⚠️ Stay Safe.

Violence against #firefighters & #EMS is rising. The #IAFF + Gracie Medical Defense are offering training Sept. 15–16 in Torrance, CA.

➡️ Registration info has been emailed to IAFF Local leaders.

#Firefighters: Help your community kick off a safe school year!

Your voice saves lives, so share these tips:

✔️ Stay alert & off your phone when walking to school or the bus stop 🚶📵

✔️ Create a safe word for emergencies 🛑

#SchoolSafety #BackToSchool

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