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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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🎢🔥 When a roller coaster malfunction left riders stranded high above the ground, Galveston, TX Local 571 answered the call.

Members relied on their training, teamwork, and composure to bring every rider down safely.

#Rollercoaster #Rescue #IAFF

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
9 Jul

🔥 Summer is heating up – and so is the IAFF.

Our union is now 367,871 #firefighters and emergency medical workers strong across the U.S. and Canada.

Every member strengthens our voice and our fight for safer communities.

#UnionStrong

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
7 Jul

🔥The National #Firefighter Registry for Cancer was signed into law #OnThisDay in 2018.

The registry collects data on cancer in fire fighters to help scientists study the link between the two, which could lead to better prevention and safety protocols.

http://cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/registry.html

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
5 Jul

🔥 #OnThisDay in 1973, 11 Kingman, Arizona volunteer #firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Today, IAFF Local 4191 proudly carries forward their legacy of service to the Kingman community.

📷@iaff_local_4191

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
4 Jul

🇺🇸 This Fourth of July marks 250 years of American independence – a promise carried by those willing to serve & sacrifice.

IAFF members bring those values to work every day, including today, answering the call in communities across the country.

Have a safe Fourth of July.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
3 Jul

🔥At the recent #SouthFed Convention in Kentucky, IAFF members celebrated historic victories, reflected on setbacks, and charted the course forward for #firefighters across the South.

Learn more ⬇️

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
3 Jul

Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson – who made the ultimate sacrifice working the Knowles Fire – will be honored at a memorial service on Sunday at 11 am MDT.

The public is invited to attend in person or view the services live online.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
3 Jul

☀️🔥 🥵 The forecast isn’t just hot – it’s dangerous.

Extreme heat is sweeping across North America ahead of the #July4th weekend, raising the risk of heat-related emergencies.

IAFF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Whu is sharing some tips that can help save lives.

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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