At the 20th IAFF Convention, IAFF leaders mandate the establishment of an annual salary of $5,000 per year and urge members to persist in their efforts to secure the necessary legislation to have the salary mandate established into law in their communities. A goal is set to establish a 40-hour work week and to allow retirement at half pay after 20 years of service. In addition, the IAFF calls for three-quarters pay for fire fighters disabled in the line of duty and a minimum benefit for widows of $1,200 per year.
