General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters @IAFFofficial
Washington, DC
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The men and women who wear their country’s uniform are among the best of us.
My prayers are with the families who lost loved ones at @CanadianForces CFB Wainright, and with those injured in this tragedy.
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Our Executive Board held a special moment of silence today for our brother from Durham who made the ultimate sacrifice this morning.
My prayers are with his family & friends, our brothers and sisters in Local 668, and the two members injured. May they have a full recovery.
DURHAM NC FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY, Structural Fire @durhamcityfire @ncfirefighters @IAFFofficial @IAFF12thDVP firefighterclosecalls.com/du… #firefighter #firefighters #Durham #restinpeace 🙏
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🚨 The call for action on lithium-ion battery safety is growing across Canada.
The @globeandmail Editorial Board is urging policymakers to close regulatory gaps as fires involving e-bikes, e-scooters, and other battery-powered devices become more common.
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Tommy Miller served his country, his community, and his union with pride. He understood what this job asks of us and our families – and over nearly 50 years of service, he never forgot it.
God bless Tommy, his wife Barb, and the entire Miller family. May he rest in peace.
🙏 The IAFF is saddened to announce the passing of General Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Thomas H. “Tommy” Miller.
A second-generation fire fighter, Navy veteran, and lifelong union leader, Tommy served 37 years with the Indianapolis Fire Department.
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Honoring our fallen and their families is one of the most important parts of our union’s mission.
If you can’t join us today in Colorado Springs, you can watch the @IAFFofficial’s Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial today online.
🕯️ The #IAFF 40th Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial will honor 193 members who died in the line of duty in 2025 and 95 legacy members.
Tomorrow, IAFF members and families gather in Colorado Springs to remember them.
Watch the livestream at 10 a.m. MT ⬇️
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We remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Sept. 11.
Thousands and thousands of people are alive today because of their heroic rescue efforts.
Twenty-five years later, we #NeverForget.
Today, we honor the 343 FDNY members and one New York City fire patrolman killed on Sept. 11, 2001, the thousands of others who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks, and all those who have died since from WTC-related illnesses.
Twenty-five years later, we will #NeverForget.
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Nothing gained was given. It was won by fire fighters and emergency medical workers who stood together and fought for each other.
Labor Day honors those who came before us – and reminds us to leave the job better for the members and families who come after us.
This #LaborDay, we honor the generations of #IAFF members who have built our union and those carrying it forward today.
#UnionStrong
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For 72 years, the #IAFF and @MDAorg have stood together, raising more than $720 million.
At the 58th #IAFFConvention, that partnership took on new meaning with research examining why #firefighters may face an increased risk of #ALS.
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🔥 The 58th #IAFFConvention is underway.
General President Edward A. Kelly opened Convention with a look at the fights our union has taken on – and the difference the IAFF is making for members across North America.
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🔥 @USDOL Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling & @USLaborIG Anthony D'Esposito joined IAFF leaders at the 58th #IAFFConvention, addressing delegates on safety, overtime protections, & shared priorities for fire fighters & emergency medical workers.
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#IAFF #AllIn
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⭐ The 58th #IAFF Convention is here! 🔥
Aug. 9-14 in Arlington, TX, #firefighters and EMS workers unite to shape our union’s future, address critical issues, and honor exceptional leaders.
Stay #AllIn for updates from Arlington.
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In an emergency, you expect enough firefighters to respond.
A year after the Gabriel House fire, unsafe staffing levels in fire depts remain a reality across the US & Canada.
May God bless the 10 residents who died. In their memory, we continue our fight for safe staffing.
One year ago tomorrow, 10 people died in the Gabriel House fire in Fall River. @IAFF1314 #firefighters helped rescue 53.
In memory of those who died, we keep fighting for the safe staffing every community needs.
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🔥 Summer is heating up – and so is the IAFF.
Our union is now 367,871 #firefighters and emergency medical workers strong across the U.S. and Canada.
Every member strengthens our voice and our fight for safer communities.
#UnionStrong
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The United States celebrates 250 years of independence today.
For centuries, generations have stepped forward and put others before themselves.
It’s a commitment @iaffofficial members know well – one we bring to every call in communities across the U.S.
Happy 4th!
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Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson – who made the ultimate sacrifice working the Knowles Fire – will be honored at a memorial service on Sunday at 11 am MDT.
The public is invited to attend in person or view the services live online.
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Happy Canada Day to our 32,000 @IAFFofficial members across Canada! 🇨🇦
Thank you for always answering the call and protecting communities from coast to coast to coast.
🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day!
Wishing everyone celebrating – and those on duty today – a safe and happy holiday.
@iaffcanada
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Three wildland fire fighters died yesterday battling the Snyder Fire in Colorado.
They were doing the dangerous work fire fighters do: protecting communities in unforgiving conditions.
The IAFF extends our condolences to their families, friends, and crews.
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🚨 The 58th #IAFFConvention is coming to Arlington, Texas, Aug. 9–14.
This is where delegates set the direction of our #union.
Are you #AllIn? Register your delegates today.
➡️ iaff.org/convention
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