WASHINGTON. — The IAFF and IAFC are calling on Congress to immediately end the government shutdown, saying that reopening federal operations will restore stability, fulfill commitments to public servants, and allow fire and EMS departments nationwide to access essential funding and support.

In a letter to Senate and House of Representatives leaders, IAFF General President Ed Kelly and IAFC President Trisha Wolford urged Congress to end the shutdown immediately.

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Federal firefighters protecting military bases, airfields, research labs, VA facilities and other critical infrastructure have continued working without pay since Oct. 1, according to the letter. The organizations said in a statement that these firefighters, w

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