🔥 Just days after a deadly fire took nine lives in #FallRiver, Massachusetts, city leaders are increasing fire fighter staffing – a direct result of strong #IAFF advocacy.
@IAFF1314 #IAFFStrong #SafeStaffingSavesLives #4Firefighters4YourSafety
🔥🏛️ The bipartisan Parkinson's Protection for Fire Fighters Act will ensure #firefighters diagnosed with Parkinson's disease get the care & support they need.
Thank you @RepValHoyle, @RepHouchin & @RepLaLota for championing this important issue!
👏🔥Congratulations to three @iaffcanada members who have been recognized by @CIPSRT_ICRTSP for their outstanding work supporting mental health within their Locals:
🔹Laura Duncan @UFFW867
🔹Matt Johnston @Local1271
🔹Joel McNair @IAFF80
This week, @SenEricSchmitt & @SenatorHassan introduced the bipartisan Graham Hoffman Act to make assaulting first responders a federal crime.
It's time to send a clear message: Violence against #firefighters & other first responders is never acceptable.
After a Fall River, MA, fire that killed 9, the IAFF urges city leaders to meet national staffing standards.
“Had they been staffed properly, there would’ve been 8 more fire fighters making rescues & lives would have been saved,” said @IAFFPresident.
🚤☀️ Hitting the lake this summer? There’s nothing better than a sunny boat ride – but always put safety first!
✅ Safety Tip: Make sure your boat is fully equipped with essential safety gear – life jackets, fire extinguisher, and more.
🔥When #firefighters receive a call to respond to a dangerous or long-term emergency, life doesn’t stop at home.
💬 Here are a few tips on how to talk to your kids about your job – helping them feel safe, informed, and proud.
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.