International Association of Fire Fighters
Protecting the Nation Through SAFER
With the SAFER application period now open, we take a look back on the history of the act.
In 2000, two Houston fire fighters, Kimberly Smith and Lewis Mayo III, died fighting an arson fire. In 2001, Jay Jahnke of Houston died while fighting a fire in a high-rise apartment building. In both cases, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reported inadequate staffing at the...
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Dozens evacuated by ‪#‎firefighters‬ could have faced unconsciousness 'or worse'
Dozens evacuated by fire services could have faced unconsciousness 'or worse'
Carbon monoxide readings of 120 parts per million were identified in parts of the building
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Sharon Baretta Thank you for always putting your lives on the line for all of ours!
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Deb Jones Thanks so much for all you do.
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After 16 years of political engagement and frustrations, Idaho IAFF members are celebrating passage (12-1) of their Presumptive Illness bill (H0554) in the state House Commerce and Human Resource Committee. Now it's off to the floor of the House. 
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Firefighters' cancer coverage bill wins House panel support after emotional hearing
After an emotional, two-hour hearing, legislation that’s been in the works for 16 years to recognize job-related cancer risk for firefighters in Idaho’s worker’s…
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Idaho ‪#‎firefighters‬’ cancer coverage bill wins House panel support after emotional hearing
Firefighters' cancer coverage bill wins House panel support after emotional hearing
After an emotional, two-hour hearing, legislation that’s been in the works for 16 years to recognize job-related cancer risk for firefighters in Idaho’s worker’s…
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Patty Raymond Stewart My father passed away of bladder cancer (2 years ago) and he was a firefighter for over 55 years.......I am glad this is being researched.......
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Vince Davis Priscilla Baker  Jason Baker Nathan Baker Bill ChaseHope this passes. We have been covered in California since the 80's Many families have been protected by this legislation.
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Packers, firefighters team up to protect kids
The organizations reached their fundraising goal to supply ID kits to every Sheboygan County child.
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