International Association of Fire Fighters
@IAFFofficial
Followers
48K
Following
10K
Media
6K
Statuses
34K
The labor union for fire fighters and emergency medical workers in the United States and Canada.
Joined August 2010
This #GivingTuesday, support the IAFF Foundation and the programs that make a direct impact on our members: ✨ Disaster Relief ✨ Burn Support ✨ Behavioral Health Services ✨ Line-of-Duty Death Assistance ✨ Family and Survivor Programs Give today: https://t.co/n1XRtNK3cC
0
12
17
210 workshops. Five days. One IAFF Summit. March 29–April 2 in Las Vegas. ➡️ https://t.co/VS0nxA9BOA
1
10
13
🔥 Want to better support #firefighters navigating tough decisions? The IAFF Center of Excellence’s “Motivational Interviewing” webinar can help. 📅 Dec. 17 🕑 12–1:30 p.m. (ET) 💻 Register: https://t.co/ZeZXwMXUcQ
0
6
7
🦃 ♥️ Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving – especially those on shift today and the families supporting them.
2
19
67
🔥 💯 More firehouses are now certified 100% #union. Full membership means a stronger voice on every issue that matters to fire fighters. https://t.co/NsjaiKXN86
iaff.org
A growing number of Locals are earning the IAFF’s 100% Union Firehouse designation, reflecting a surge in on-the-job strength across the fire service.
3
6
22
👨🦱💙 Men face a higher risk of dying from cancer than women. #Movember is a good time: ✔️To look after your health ✔️To get screened ✔️To stay active ✔️To talk about any concerns with your primary care doctor Take care of yourself. 💪 #MensHealth #PreventionIsPower
0
13
22
🔥 #OnThisDay in 1905, the @NFSAorg was established to advocate for the installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. The NFSA has played a key role in improving fire safety standards and reducing fire-related losses.
0
6
10
🔥 #OnThisDay in 1980, a devastating #fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas resulted in 85 fatalities and over 600 injuries. The incident led to reforms in fire safety and building codes.
0
10
20
❤️ A newborn is safe today thanks to #firefighters in Racine, Wisconsin. Station Four assisted with the safe surrender of an infant through its Safe Haven Baby Box – the first safe surrender at a Baby Box location in southeast Wisconsin. @RacineL321 🚒 https://t.co/960Ln7zpPS
iaff.org
A healthy baby girl is in good hands after being placed in the Safe Haven Baby Box at Racine, Wisconsin’s Fire Station Four last month.
0
3
11
🔥🚒 Aging, unreliable fire trucks + years-long delays for new ones = dangerous conditions for New Jersey #firefighters and the communities they protect. “This was the type of storm you never want to hit.” – Matthew Caliente, President of @PFANJ_IAFF. https://t.co/mriASNSLs7
nj.com
Fire officials worry soaring prices and delivery delays will put lives in jeopardy.
0
7
13
🔥🚆 Many #fire departments are unprepared for a train derailment involving hazardous materials, finds @InvestigateTV. Departments that don’t invest in training are "putting themselves in a dangerous position,” – @Burgess_947, of #IAFF Hazmat. https://t.co/sWx9NPwSTZ
investigatetv.com
Is your local fire department trained to deal with derailments involving hazardous materials?
0
5
11
🚨 This #CrashResponderSafetyWeek – and all year long – we’re reminding drivers of a simple responsibility. ⚠️ Slow down, move over, and keep first responders and road workers safe while they do their jobs.
0
9
16
Want to strengthen your communication skills and connect with others more effectively? Join the IAFF Center of Excellence webinar, “Exploring Strategies of Active Listening and Empathy to Support Others.” 📅 Nov. 19 🕑 12 p.m. (ET) 🖥️ Register: https://t.co/wpnNrMsc8L
0
2
4
🚗❗#CrashResponderSafetyWeek❗🚨 Every year, first responders lose their lives or suffer life-changing injuries while working at traffic incident scenes. When you see an accident: ✅ Slow down ✅ Move over ✅ Stay alert (📵 no phones) ➡️ https://t.co/TWCUc0FIe5
0
4
8
🔥The United States Forest Service held the first National Fire Control Conference #OnThisDay in 1921. The mission was to develop consistent fire control policies for #wildfires after 1,700 wildfires burned through three states, killing at least 85 people in 1910.
0
6
11
🔥The National Fireman’s Journal published its first issue #OnThisDay in 1877. The publication would later change its name to @fireengineering, with the mission to be “devoted to the interests of the firemen of the country.”
0
7
22
🔥🏛️After 43 days, the longest shutdown in U.S. history is finally over – and long-awaited relief is on the way for federal #firefighters. Read below to learn what comes next ⬇️ https://t.co/VcBRsax2mk
iaff.org
President Donald Trump signed H.R. 5371 last night, reopening the federal government after a 43-day shutdown and restoring pay for thousands of federal fire
0
4
8
Our best training just got better. The IAFF Strive for Excellence Summit features all-new workshops, hands-on fireground training, and CEU-accredited sessions designed by fire fighters, for fire fighters. 🔥 March 2026 | Las Vegas | https://t.co/VS0nxA9BOA
2
14
20
This #VeteransDay, we honor and thank the IAFF members and all veterans who answered the call to serve. 🇺🇸
0
7
21
🔥 A massive #fire erupted in Boston's commercial district #OnThisDay in 1872, resulting in nine #firefighters dying in the line of duty and the destruction of 776 buildings. The disaster prompted reforms in building codes and firefighting practices. #GreatBostonFire
0
2
9