International Association of Fire Fighters

The International Association of Fire Fighters represents more than 360,000 full-time professional fire fighters and emergency medical workers through 3,500 affiliates across the United States and Canada. It is a labor union that advocates for members' workplace rights and safety. Its work includes support for collective bargaining, pay and benefits, pensions, minimum staffing, and presumptive health coverage. The association also provides resources on cancer prevention and line-of-duty deaths. Training programs address wildfire response, hazardous materials, and fire ground survival. Members and emergency medical workers can also gather at the annual U.S. Legislative Conference to discuss the legislative agenda and meet with Congressional offices. The organization is based in Washington, D.C.