INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

The organization supports policies and legislation to ban harmful substances that pose health risks to firefighters, such as the Biden Administration's EPA ban on raw chrysotile asbestos.

The organization advocates for legislative changes and policies to improve benefits, working conditions, and health protections for firefighters, including securing Social Security benefits, expanding presumptive illness coverage for cancers, and establishing mental health support.

The organization advocates for legislative changes and policies to improve benefits and protections for firefighters, including repealing penalties on Social Security benefits, expanding presumptive illness coverage for cancers, securing workers' compensation protections, and establishing mental health support. This includes national-level policy action in both the US and Canada.

The organization advocates for improved staffing levels, safety policies, and regulations for firefighters. This includes engaging with members of Congress, supporting local efforts to prevent department abolishment, influencing local officials for safety measures, and advocating for national policy on fire risks and airport firefighting standards.

The organization advocates for improved staffing levels, safety policies, and funding for fire departments, engaging with legislative bodies and supporting local campaigns to prevent department abolishment and secure better labor contracts.

The organization advocates for national and international policy action to address fire risks, fund the removal of hazardous materials like PFAS, and update aviation regulations for airport firefighting to meet international standards.

The organization advocates for increased funding and resources for fire departments, including securing the passage of the Fire Grants and Safety Act, reauthorizing AFG/SAFER grant funding, and endorsing legislation to fund the removal of hazardous materials like PFAS-laden firefighting foam from airports.

The organization works to secure the passage of legislation such as the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which reauthorizes funding for firefighter training, equipment, and staffing, and supports bills to honor fallen heroes.

The organization provides Fire Ground Survival training, including train-the-trainer courses, to enhance the safety and skills of firefighters.

The organization secures funding and provides training programs, including HazMat response certification for over 2,000 firefighters and Fire Ground Survival train-the-trainer courses, to enhance firefighter skills and safety.

The organization provides HazMat training and certification for firefighters, with new funding secured to certify over 2,000 firefighters in HazMat response through its HazMat Training Department.

The organization provides support to its local affiliates in various efforts, including securing new labor contracts, resolving pay issues, and assisting with state ballot measure campaigns.

The organization represents over 360,000 professional firefighters and emergency medical workers across the United States and Canada, hosting biennial conventions where members vote on resolutions and constitutional amendments that shape the profession and union.

The organization represents over 360,000 professional firefighters and emergency medical workers, hosts biennial conventions for members to shape union policy, and provides litigation support for issues like overtime pay.