1949-1958

The IAFF holds its 21st Convention in Seattle, Washington.

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The IAFF resolves to rotate the location of conventions across four time zones so that fire fighters living in various geographic regions have an equal opportunity to attend.

The IAFF reports that due to the generosity of firemen nationwide, a total of $13,050 has been disbursed to 42 Kansas City and Topeka fire fighters who lost their homes and possessions when flood waters struck during the summer of 1951.

The IAFF publishes an article by Mrs. Susan B. Rutherford, Assistant Secretary of State for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, calling for more opportunities for women in the fire service.

The IAFF Ladies Auxiliary holds its first convention in Seattle in conjunction with the IAFF Convention.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s National Labor Relations Board rules that during collective bargaining activities, both labor and management representatives must have data on wage rates and business operations that might affect the pay, working conditions or status of employees.

The Lynn Card Company of Hutchinson, Minnesota, creates IAFF-branded get-well and sympathy cards for purchase by IAFF locals.