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Widow Margaret Mosomillo at funeral of NYPD husband

Union: NYC Withholds Critical Medical Payments to Widows and Kids of Fallen Firefighters, Cops

New York City is allegedly withholding vital funds earmarked for the widows and children of cops, firefighters, and other uniformed city employees who died in the line of duty.
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Cal Fire Change: Firefighters to Soon Have 66-Hour Workweek

State firefighters could be on the clock 30 fewer hours if unionized workers agree to a contract securing a 66-hour workweek next month.
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IAFF Prepares for Upcoming 38th Annual Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Ceremony

Families and friends of firefighters from around the world will meet in Colorado Springs for the annual Fallen Fire Fighter remembrance weekend.
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Veep Rivals Woo Firefighters at IAFF Convention

IAFF General President Ed Kelly and crowds of firefighters in Boston heard from Ohio U.S. Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
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Firefighters trainin on door forcible entry

Gap-Set-Force: Labor and Management Relationships

The steps necessary for successful forcible entry parallel the steps that can enhance labor and management relationships, writes Dr. Lindsay Judah.
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High Point NC Fire Department

Firefighter Accuses NC City of Violating His Rights, Anti-Union Behavior

A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court accuses High Point officials of a pattern of retaliatory and anti-union behavior that violates firefighters’ civil rights.
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Firefighter in tower ladder bucket

Reports Examine Impact of PFAS in Gear on Firefighters

A series of reports in civilian news media examined the impact of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighter turnout gear.
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IAFF Members awarded medal of valor

Three IAFF Members Presented with Medal of Valor

Three International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) members were among the nine public safety officers President Joe Biden honored with the Medal of Valor.
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IAFF Files Suit to Halt Toxic Turnout Gear Testing Standard

The union filed a lawsuit today against the NFPA for its role in imposing a testing standard that effectively requires the use of carcinogens in firefighter protective gear.
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Stephanie White

Medical Marijuana and Firefighters: Creating a Medical Marijuana Use Policy

So, you want a policy on cannabis use for your agency. Stephanie White gets tips from fire departments that have a medical marijuana policy.
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Stephanie White

Medical Marijuana and Firefighters: A Better Way to Handle Pain and PTSD?

Stephanie White discusses a recent interview she had with Pittsburgh (PA) firefighters about the use of medical marijuana by members.
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IAFF

IAFF Responds to Fire Engineering Webcast, ‘Firefighting PPE Evaluations: From Need to Selection’

Danny Whu with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) responds to claims made during a recent Webcast on firefighter PPE.
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Podcast: Five After Midnight: Medical Marijuana in the Fire Service

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Firefighters Rally at U.S. Capitol for Collective Bargain Rights

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American Cancer Society, IAFF Collaborate to Address Firefighter Cancer

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MA Firefighters Union Agrees to Merit Bonus Pay

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Firefighters Union, New York City Continue Negotiations Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

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Tulsa Fire Union Secures $12M Grant to Hire New Firefighters

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Interview with IAFF General President Edward Kelly

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Live: Ed Kelly of IAFF on Vaccine Mandates

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Appeals Court Rules for Houston Firefighters in Collective Bargaining Case

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IAFF General President-Elect Edward A. Kelly Announces Transition Team

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Ed Kelly Secures General President Position in IAFF Election

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Humpday Hangout: Mahlon Mitchell

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