
Boone County Firefighters L5195
@booneco5195
The Boone County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 5195 exists to serve Career Firefighters, EMS Providers and their families in Boone County Indiana.
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30-10-2014 18:16:49
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The substance protecting #firefighters contains a chemical that creates illness and cancer. President Tony Murray spoke with WRTV Indianapolis about two new state laws that raise awareness about #PFAS, a cancer-causing chemical in fire fighters' gear. International Association of Fire Fighters rb.gy/l11bd6



22 members from Indiana are traveling to Washington, D.C., to participate in the International Association of Fire Fighters Alfred K. Whited #LegCon24. Over the next 3 days, the Indiana delegation will receive an overview of the #IAFF legislative priorities and meet with Indiana lawmakers on Capitol Hill.


Indiana Professional #firefighters and #paramedics joined @iaffofficial & National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) members on Capitol Hill yesterday to urge Congress to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the WEP/GPO. For info on how this affects our members, visit rb.gy/71mgk2.






If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, PTSD, or suicidal ideations, please know that you are not alone. Resources are available for #firefighters, #paramedics, and #EMTs. Help is just a phone call away. International Association of Fire Fighters resources: tinyurl.com/4pkvv6a6




#Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. In 2024, 75% of those honored at the International Association of Fire Fighters Memorial died of occupational cancer. For more information on how you can reduce your risk of cancer, visit tinyurl.com/4y6xv3ar.




