🔥 #SuicidePrevention Stand Down Week is Sept. 9 to 13. Your involvement could potentially make a life-saving difference. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wMryb

When FFs and other dedicated public servants retire, they deserve the full benefits they've paid for and earned. We need your help to make this happen. Tell your representatives to sign Rep. Abigail Spanberger's discharge petition. Together, we can make a difference for our retirees!

Today we pause to remember the sacrifices of so many this day 23 years ago. Not only did we lose so many that day, but those lost to 9/11 related illnesses continues to grow. #neverforget #September11 #IAFF

🚨🔥 UPDATE The discharge petition for the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) is now OPEN! The IAFF needs your help to get this bill to eliminate WEP/GPO to the House floor. Tell Congress to sign the discharge petition today by going to iaff.org/advocacy-center.

Wooten for Mayor Walk: Back by popular demand! The next Wooten for Mayor Walk will be held tomorrow, September 14th at 9:00 a.m. Meet Mayoral Candidate Sabrina Wooten and get out and exercise at the same time. Meet at center stage. See you soon. #countdowntomayor

"Communities nationwide know we have their backs – whether we are responding to an emergency, at the bargaining table in city hall, or testifying on Capitol Hill. The safety and well-being of those we serve comes first." Edward A. Kelly Ed Kelly.

After Mayor Vince Lago’s comments sparked outrage, Coral Gables, FL makes Sept. 11 a local holiday following pressure from @cgfirefighters, union leaders and residents. @iaff12thdvp brnw.ch/21wMFir

FIRE DEPARTMENTS WANT GEAR FREE OF CANCER CAUSING CHEMICALS. WHATS STANDING IN THE WAY? mynbc15.com/news/nation-wo… Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department FCSN National Official Page International Association of Fire Fighters IAFC SHS Section NBC 15 News #pfas #pfoa #firefighter #firefighters

No American should be penalized for their public service. That's why Rep. Garret Graves and I are working to force a vote on our bipartisan #SocialSecurityFairnessAct to repeal the WEP & GPO — two provisions of Social Security that slash the hard-earned benefits of Americans.

Virginia Beach currently is doing a lot with a little. “When you compare staffed units to calls for service, you’ll see we fall behind every other Hampton Roads city, Henrico and Chesterfield counties…” EMS Chief Stroud 13newsnow.com/article/news/l…

Thank you, Rep. Garret Graves and Rep. Abigail Spanberger, for standing up for our retirees!

It was an incredibly special day as we honored the memory of Matthew Chiaverotti and 307 other International Association of Fire Fighters brothers and sisters whose names were added to the memorial. May we always remember. VBFD Virginia Professional Fire Fighters

🔥 The #IAFF and eight other #unions were honored by the U.S. Department of Labor for their work over the last 100 years to protect workers’ rights, wages, and benefits. iaff.org/news/iaff-indu…

🌹 Honoring the bravery of 308 fallen #firefighters at the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial. Click below to learn about the 2024 ceremony. brnw.ch/21wNbcu

The #IAFF is actively tracking developments on #HurricaneHelene. Our members in Southeastern communities are in the storm’s projected path and are preparing for impact. We will continue to share timely updates and resources for those directly affected. brnw.ch/21wNdps

Good luck and Godspeed to all of our members who have been deployed to different parts of Florida, Virginia and beyond to assist those in need from the effects of Hurricane Helene. Even in the worst of times, firefighters are there to help.

WELCOME HOME, VA-2!! The VBFD Swiftwater Rescue Team (SRT) received demobilization orders early this afternoon and is now en route home to the Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center. ETA is between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. #searchandrescue #firstresponders #firefighters #savinglives

Great day meeting voters with @iafflocal2924 endorsed candidate and current Virginia Beach City Councilman Dave Hutcheson. Chief Hutch, as he is known to us, is running for reelection in District 1. Know your district: vbgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/l…. #vote #firefighterendorsed #iaff