IAFF Mourns Loss of Two Boston Local 718 Members

March 27, 2014 – It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty deaths of Boston Local 718 members – Fire Lieutenant Edward Walsh and Fire Fighter Michael Kennedy. Both men were killed in the line of duty March 26, 2014, while battling a fire. Please keep the families of both of our fallen brother’s and all the members of Local 718 in your thoughts and prayers. More information will posted as it is available

Enter the 2014 IAFF Media Media Awards Contest

March 4, 2014 – Have you seen any good stories about the work that IAFF members do? Did your local conduct a public relations campaign in your community? Enter your work in the IAFF Media Awards Contest – the awards recognize outstanding work by IAFF affiliates in communicating with their members and public, as well as reporting and photography that best portray the exciting, meaningful and often dangerous work of IAFF members in the United States and Canada.