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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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New Ethanol Emergency Response Training Now Available
February 2, 2022
RFA and TRANSCAER announces new ethanol emergency response training.
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FEMA Releases New National Resource Hub
January 19, 2022
FEMA launches National Resource Hub to help communities to implement resource management preparedness processes.
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Supreme Court Decision on Vaccine Mandates: What It Means for Fire Departments
January 13, 2022
The Supreme Court blocked a temporary emergency standard by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition
December 22, 2021
A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience.
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Needs Assessment of US Fire Service
December 17, 2021
Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.
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U.S. EEOC Updates Technical Assistance Clarifying COVID-19 As Disability
December 17, 2021
The technical assistance includes answers to questions about how illnesses caused by COVID-19 relate to the ADA definition of "disability."
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Firefighters: Are They the Ones Who Need Saving?
November 22, 2021
In Tennessee, a health crisis therapist came to talk to students about the emotional side of emergency services. The talk prompted one student, Kira Jones, to write an essay.
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IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App
November 12, 2021
Access IAFC's online community via mobile app.
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IAFC-VCOS Releases the 2021 Yellow Ribbon Report Update on Responder Behavioral Wellness
November 10, 2021
The contributors hope that you use this report to assist your public safety personnel in managing the traumatic stresses they are confronting every day.
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Fire and EMS Departments Not Included in CMS and OSHA Vaccine Requirements
November 4, 2021
Despite new federal regulations regarding COVID vaccine requirements, fire & EMS departments remain covered under OSHA.
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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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Submit Your Nomination for the 2024 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award
March 4, 2024
The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through May 17. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief.
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