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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 ·
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🔥#OnThisDay in 1863, Alanson Crane was granted a patent for the very first portable fire extinguisher.

This innovative tube design proved to be far more effective than earlier models, which were made of glass and filled with saltwater to prevent freezing during winter months.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
9 Feb

🙏 One post. One donor. One life saved.

After being diagnosed with a rare liver disease, Dan Carr of Allegany County, MD Local 1715 found a living organ donor through social media. That donor was Stacey Holden of @iaff1926.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
7 Feb

📰 🔥 Member stories, advocacy updates, and service milestones – this week’s #IAFF newsroom captures what’s happening across the fire service.

Read the latest from the IAFF ⬇️

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
5 Feb

🚨 #IAFF members, level up your skills!

Earn your Pro Board certification at the #StriveforExcellence Summit with five days of intense, hands-on confined space rescue training.

➡️ Real gear.
➡️ Real scenarios.
➡️ Real results.

👉 Save your spot: http://iaff.org/strive

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
4 Feb

🎗️ On #WorldCancerDay, we're focused on reducing exposures, promoting prevention and early detection, and supporting members and families at every stage.

Explore cancer resources built for fire fighters ➡️ http://iaff.org/cancer 🔥

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
3 Feb

Applications are open for the #IAFF Advanced Comms Training Academy & Political Training Academy – hands-on programs built to sharpen Locals’ comms & political power.

➡️ http://iaff.org/pta/application
➡️ http://iaff.org/cta/application

*Advanced CTA eligibility: http://iaff.org/comms-training

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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