International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Celebrates 106th Anniversary

March 1, 2024
IAFC President, John Butler

On behalf of the IAFC members, IAFC President John Butler and the IAFC Board of Directors congratulates IAFF President Ed Kelly and the IAFF Executive Board and Trustees on their 106 years of service representing more than 343,000 career firefighters and paramedics throughout the United States and Canada.

Throughout their 106-year history, the IAFF has worked valiantly to protect the rights and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of their members. Through their efforts, firefighting, and responses to all the hazards we face is markedly safer. The relationship that the IAFC has enjoyed with the IAFF over the years has led to collaborative partnerships such as the Labor-Management Alliance (LMA) and the Wellness Fitness Initiative (WFI) and we are excited to continue this collaboration in the future.

Once again, congratulations on your 106th anniversary. We look forward to working together for many more years to come.

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