Local 2068 Health & Safety
Fire fighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service.
At the 2023 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, 63% of the names added to the wall were members who had died from occupational cancer.
In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
Thank you to Rep. James Walkinshaw for taking care of our members at Firehouse 440 as they prepared for this weekend’s storm. It was very much appreciated. ... See MoreSee Less
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𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐔𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮! With snow in the forecast, Local 2068 reminds you to keep 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫!𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟑 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 so firefighters can quickly access them in an emergency. A few extra minutes shoveling 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲!Shovel 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰 & 𝐢𝐜𝐞 around it𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐬 to do the sameYour Fairfax County Professional Firefighters, Paramedics and 911 telecommunicators appreciate your help in keeping our community safe!#local2068 #FCFRD #Virginia #IAFF #KeepThemClear #fairfaxcounty #WinterReady ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟲𝟴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱This week, your Fairfax County firefighters, paramedics and 911 dispatchers were in Richmond, standing shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters from across the Commonwealth to educate legislators on critical legislation impacting first responders.These bills would strengthen Line of Duty Death, mental health, and cancer presumption benefits for first responders throughout Virginia, while ensuring the voices of those on the front lines have a seat at the table when decisions are made.Local 2068 is proud to advocate alongside the VPFF for meaningful protections for our members. We also thank the Fairfax County Delegates and Senators for their continued support of firefighters, paramedics, and 911 dispatcher's issues.#Local2068 #VPFF #legislativesession #IAFF ... See MoreSee Less
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We want to thank Senator Jennifer Carroll Foy for her steadfast support and for consistently standing up for firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, and working families across Virginia.🚨We trust firefighters to put it all on the line for us. It’s time we do the same for them!#firefighter #solidarity #labor Fairfax County Professional Firefighters, Paramedics & 911 DispatchersPrince William Professional Firefighters ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?Your Fairfax County firefighters work an average 56-hour work week, or 2,912 hours annually and that’s not including any mandatory or voluntary overtime.By comparison, a standard 40-hour work week is 2,080 hours per year, again not counting overtime. Which means your firefighters work about 40 percent more hours than the average 40-hour employee#Local2068 #FCFRD #fairfaxcounty #IAFF ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵Thank you to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and County Executive for issuing a proclamation declaring January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Fairfax County.Firefighter occupational cancer remains the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. This proclamation helps shine a critical light on the risks your firefighters face and reinforces the importance of prevention, early detection, and continued support for those battling job-related cancers.IAFF Local 2068 is proud to stand with County and Fire and Rescue leadership in honoring those we’ve lost and advocating for the health and safety of the firefighters who serve our community every day.#Local2068 #IAFF #FCFRD #FirefighterCancerAwareness #FairfaxCounty ... See MoreSee Less
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May his vision, courage, and dedication to justice continue to inspire us all to serve and uplift our community.#Local2068 #FCFRD #MLKDay #MLKJr ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗻Thank you to the Washington Capitals for recognizing our member, Lt. Juan Ayala, during last night’s game against the San Jose Sharks. On First Responder Appreciation Night, Lt. Ayala was honored during the Capitals’ Salute to the Troops for his service to Fairfax County as a firefighter and his service to our country as a United States Marine.Let’s show some appreciation for Lt. Ayala!#Local2068 #FCFRD #IAFF #FairfaxCounty #USMC ... See MoreSee Less
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