Being in a #union means you never have to fight alone for your health, safety, and the protections you deserve.

Together, we’re #UnionStrong. 🤝

🔥 It’s #FirePreventionWeek.

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from cell phones to e-bikes. But when damaged, improperly used, or incorrectly charged, they can cause dangerous fires.

👇 Find tips to help your community charge safely in the comments.

🧠 Could float rest help #firefighters w/ PTSD?

Sign up for a free webinar to find out more:

"Float Rest for Nervous System Regulation: Exploring a Non-Medication Approach to PTSD for Fire Fighters"
📅 10/7
⏰ 12–1:30 p.m. ET
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🏛️🔥 The Senate has confirmed Keith Sonderling as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor.

“We look forward to working with Secretary Sonderling to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our members,” said @IAFFPresident.

Learn more ⬇️

Enter the IAFF Pink T-Shirt Contest!

🏆 The winning Local will receive one FREE registration to the 2027 Strive for Excellence Summit in Las Vegas.

Entries open today and close Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. ET. ➡️

Voting runs Nov. 2-13.

🎗️ For #firefighters, breast cancer is an occupational risk. One study* found a 46% increase among female fire fighters compared to the general population.

For #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, show us how your Local is going pink. 👕

Enter the Best Pink T-Shirt Contest! Details ⬇️

🐾 Happy #NationalFirePupDay!

Meet Sonny, a yellow Lab who serves as a therapy and peer support dog with the D.C. Fire and EMS Department and @IAFF36.

Off duty, he loves two things: walks and a good game of fetch. ❤️🔥

🔥📰 September brought moments of remembrance and hard-fought victories at the bargaining table.

Catch up on the stories from across our union in the IAFF newsroom ⬇️

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