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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 fire history in 1975, @NIST released its report on home smoke detectors, revealing how seconds can save lives.

πŸ•’πŸ  Their findings paved the way for the building codes that keep us safer today.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
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πŸ”₯πŸ’ͺ 368,148 members strong!

Together, we're building a stronger future for fire fighters, emergency medical workers, and the communities they protect across the U.S. and Canada.

#UnionStrong

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
4 Aug

πŸ”₯πŸ’ͺ NEW MEMBERS IN ILLINOIS!

Congratulations to the new members who joined West Frankfort Firefighters IAFF Local 2402 in #Illinois.

Welcome to the IAFF!

#UnionStrong

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
3 Aug

πŸ‘πŸ”₯NEW MEMBERS IN WEST VIRGINIA!

Congratulations to the new union members who joined @IAFF12 in West Virginia!

Welcome to the #IAFF, Brothers and Sisters!

#UnionStrong

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
1 Aug

πŸ”₯ #WorldLungCancerDay

#Firefighters face a significantly higher risk of developing cancer due to occupational exposures.

🩺 Early detection is critical.

βœ… Get screened.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
31 Jul

πŸ”₯ #OnThisDay in #firefighter history, the Metro Fire Department of New York's first professional unit, Engine Company Number 1, went into service in 1865.

The department became the Fire Department of New York @FDNY.

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
30 Jul

πŸš’πŸ”₯ From ending contract impasses to securing multi-million-dollar settlements and answering the call after the Venezuela earthquakes, #July was a month of action for #IAFF members.

Catch up on the biggest IAFF stories this month. ⬇️

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iaffofficial International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffofficial ·
29 Jul

πŸ”₯ The 58th #IAFFConvention is almost here! See you in Arlington, TX, Aug. 9–14.

Until then, enjoy this throwback: a cartoon illustration of the 11th IAFF Convention in San Diego, CA, in 1932.

Stronger together, then and now.

#AllIn

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