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U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants
May 8, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass S. 870, extending the end date of both the AFG (FIRE) & SAFER Grants. The bill will now be considered by the Senate.
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U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants
May 8, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass S. 870, extending the end date of both the AFG (FIRE) & SAFER Grants. The bill will now be considered by the Senate.
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Fire & Life Safety Section Chair Greg Rogers testifies at ICC Code Hearing
May 7, 2024
Watch the fire service testify against the single stair code proposal
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Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard
May 2, 2024
Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard
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Two Fire/EMS Departments to Receive Heart Safe Community Awards at 2024 Fire-Rescue Med Conference
April 30, 2024
City of Madison and Dothan, Alabama fire departments recognized for their exceptional efforts toward cardiac safety & education.
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IAFC's EMS Section Names Chief J. Robert Brown, Jr. (Ret.) Recipient of the 2024 James O. Page EMS Achievement Award
April 26, 2024
IAFC Honors Chief Rob Brown with Prestigious Award
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Submit Your Proposal & Join the Speaker Lineup
April 25, 2024
Share your unique insights, causes of interest, and valuable expertise with hundreds of other leaders at our symposium.
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EPA Releases Final Rule on CERCLA Designation of PFOA and PFOS
April 23, 2024
The EPA has issued a statement regarding fire departments' responsibilities under recently passed "forever chemicals" legislation.
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U.S. Congress Proposes 10% Cut to AFG and SAFER Grant Programs
March 22, 2024
The bill will cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency's grant programs by 10%
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Reducing Stairs in Residential Buildings Higher Than Three Stories Creates Escape Hazards for Occupants and Inhibits Vital Emergency Response Operations
March 15, 2024
Fire, Life and Safety Section submits a position statement.
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Passing of VCOS Immediate Past Chair Chief Charles Flynn
March 13, 2024
Chief Charles Flynn, Immediate Past Chair of the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, early this morning.
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Congress Passes Funding for Wildland Fire and Hazmat Programs
March 11, 2024
On Friday the U.S. Senate passed legislation to fund federal wildland fire and hazmat programs through September 30. The House previously passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366) on March 6. The bill will now go to President Biden for signature.
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Submit Your Nomination for the 2024 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
March 4, 2024
Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life.
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International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Celebrates 106th Anniversary
March 1, 2024
Congratulations to the IAFF on their 106 years of service representing more than 343,000 career firefighters and paramedics.
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iDELP Chort 3 Announced
February 28, 2024
President John Butler announces the names of the individuals who have been accepted into the iDELP program as fellows in Cohort 3
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Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
February 15, 2024
IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
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