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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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International Association of Fire Fighters

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🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay.

The calls #firefighters and emergency medical workers run don’t end when the shift does.

Behavioral health is part of this job, and the #IAFF has resources for members and their families year-round.

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International Association of Fire Fighters

@iaffofficial ·
9 Oct

πŸ”₯πŸ’ͺ ORGANIZING WIN IN ALASKA!

Congrats to the members of newly organized Valdez Fire Fighters Local 5618 in #Alaska who received their official IAFF Charter.

Welcome to our great union!

#UnionStrong

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International Association of Fire Fighters

@iaffofficial ·
8 Oct

πŸ”₯ #OnThisDay in 1871, the #GreatChicagoFire raged for three days, destroying 17,000+ buildings and claiming 300 lives.

Its devastation led to new safety laws – and inspired the creation of #FirePreventionWeek, the longest-running public health observance in the U.S.

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International Association of Fire Fighters

@iaffofficial ·
7 Oct

πŸ™ŒπŸ”₯ NEW MEMBERS IN NORTH CAROLINA!

Congrats to the 26 new recruits who joined IAFF #Charlotte Firefighters in North Carolina.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to our great union!

#UnionStrong #OrganizeTheSouth

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International Association of Fire Fighters

@iaffofficial ·
6 Oct

Being in a #union means you never have to fight alone for your health, safety, and the protections you deserve.

Together, we’re #UnionStrong. 🀝

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International Association of Fire Fighters

@iaffofficial ·
5 Oct

πŸ”₯ It’s #FirePreventionWeek.

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from cell phones to e-bikes. But when damaged, improperly used, or incorrectly charged, they can cause dangerous fires.

πŸ‘‡ Find tips to help your community charge safely in the comments.

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International Association of Fire Fighters

@iaffofficial ·
5 Oct

🧠 Could float rest help #firefighters w/ PTSD?

Sign up for a free webinar to find out more:

"Float Rest for Nervous System Regulation: Exploring a Non-Medication Approach to PTSD for Fire Fighters"
πŸ“… 10/7
⏰ 12–1:30 p.m. ET
πŸ’° Free
πŸ–₯️ Zoom

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International Association of Fire Fighters

@iaffofficial ·
2 Oct

πŸ›οΈπŸ”₯ The Senate has confirmed Keith Sonderling as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor.

β€œWe look forward to working with Secretary Sonderling to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our members,” said @IAFFPresident.

Learn more ⬇️

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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.

https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com