The Sept. 11 attacks confronted the fire service with an incident beyond anything it had prepared for.
In the 25 years since, the IAFF has driven change in emergency response, communications, toxic exposure protections, and behavioral health.
In the 25 years since 9/11, more than 600 fire fighters have died from World Trade Center-related diseases.
Read how the #IAFF, its affiliates, and allies fought to build, fund, and protect the World Trade Center Health Program.
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.