Harold Schaitberger

General President, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

Harold Schaitberger is the 9th General President in the IAFF’s more than 100-year history, was first elected in 2000. He is also a Vice President of the AFL–CIO, serving on the Executive Committee, and has served on the AFL–CIO Executive Council, since 2000. During his tenure as General President, Schaitberger has demonstrated an unbending commitment to ensure the health, safety and security of IAFF members and their families. General President Schaitberger began his career as a professional fire fighter in Fairfax County, Virginia.

News mentions

Reintroduced In Congress, HERO Act Would Promote Mental Health Wellness

Mental health wellness is a requirement for firefighters and emergency medical responders. Seeking to address the need is the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act proposed by the Internati...

International Association Of Fire Fighters Hosts Virtual ‘Fill The Boot’ Fundraiser For Muscular Dystrophy Association

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