IAFF
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | International Association of Fire Fighters |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
IAFF stands for International Association of Fire Fighters, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Union of professional firefighters and emergency medical workers in the United States and Canada, which advocates on firefighter health, staffing and pensions.
Example: The IAFF pushed for federal research on cancer among firefighters.
Usage notes
Founded in 1918, it represents more than 300,000 members. Its members are known for Fill the Boot fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It has campaigned for laws presuming that certain cancers in firefighters are job-related.
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