Hurricane Ian: Member Assistance

The IAFF is assisting members and families impacted by Hurricane Ian, as well as working with affiliate leaders whose members were in the storm's path. We have established disaster relief operations in Bonita Springs and Tampa, with IAFF staff on-site to help members....

A Message of Remembrance and Renewal on September 11

Dear Brothers and Sisters, On this solemn day, please take a moment to honor the lives of the 343 firefighters who died on September 11, 2001 as well as the hundreds of firefighters who have died from World Trade Center-related illnesses since then. Their heroism must...

A Labor Day Message from NYSPFFA President Sam Fresina

Turning the calendar to September marks a time of transition. As the days grow shorter and the evenings cooler, our schedules, both on the job and at home, shift in intensity. The first Monday in September is a time of reflection and appreciation— when we recognize...

MONKEYPOX Information

What is it? Monkeypox is a viral infection that causes symptoms similar to those seen in smallpox patients.1 The virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes the virus that causes smallpox and the Poxviridae family.2 Human monkeypox was first...

Metro-North Professional Fire Fighters (L5325) just won the right to unionize with the IAFF after a 2 year fight with the RR! Contract negotiations to begin soon. Great time to get into a growing job!

Metro-North Professional Fire Fighters (L5325) just won the right to unionize with the IAFF after a 2 year fight with the RR! Contract negotiations to begin soon. Great time to get into a growing job! Metro-North Railroad has announced a new job posting for...

IAFF 1st District PEP Event begins with scholarship presentations from NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association and the NYSPFFA, welcome message from host local President Vincent Ventresca, Buffalo IAFF Local 282, presentations from  IAFF 1st District VP Jim Slevin and IAFF General Secretary Frank Lima.

IAFF 1st District PEP Event begins with scholarship presentations from NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association and the NYSPFFA, welcome message from host local President Vincent Ventresca, Buffalo IAFF Local 282,  presentations from IAFF 1st District VP Jim Slevin and...