IAFF

• IAFF urges Canada to strengthen support for fallen responders, emergency preparedness in federal budget
  Ahead of Canada’s next federal budget, the IAFF is calling for updates to line-of-duty benefits, expanded HazMat training, and investments in emergency preparedness.
• Sick firehouses: How deteriorating stations are putting fire fighters’ health at risk
  Across the country, deteriorating fire stations are exposing fire fighters to mold, toxic fumes, sewage leaks, and other serious health risks.
• A $100 million fix: Chicago overhauls aging fire apparatus
  Chicago’s $100 million apparatus purchase highlights the growing strain aging fleets, rising costs, and delivery delays are placing on fire departments nationwide.