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Recruiting Campaigns During National Fire Prevention Week

IAFC’s A Hustle Worth Having campaign brings fire departments nationwide together for Fire Prevention Week events to inspire new volunteer firefighters.

Technology Summit International (TSI)

December 7 – 9, 2026

Denver, CO

Register and come explore emerging technologies, hear directly from experts and early adopters, and gain actionable strategies they can apply in their departments and communities.

FSEDI 2027

Applications for 2027 are due by 5 PM ET on November 13, 2026

IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for Fifteenth Year. Thanks to the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the program provides new chiefs with tools they need to succeed.

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Featured News

Stay informed. Stay inspired. The official news of the IAFC, delivering the latest updates across the fire and emergency management service professions.

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IAFC Events

The IAFC provides valuable professional education for career advancement opportunities, specialty conferences with networking and learning opportunities, and topic-based webinars.

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  • November 12, 2026

    Clearwater

    ,FL

    Symposium in the Sun 2026

    This is an annual educational conference designed to provide leadership training for volunteer and combination fire, rescue, and EMS departments

    Symposium in the Sun

Featured Resources

The IAFC offers a comprehensive collection of resources designed to support fire and EMS professionals at every level. From training materials, best practices, and SOPs to implementation guides, toolkits, and recruitment resources, these tools help departments improve operations, strengthen leadership, and better serve their communities.

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  • Safety, Health & Survival Strategic Plan 2022–2025 | IAFC

    Explore the IAFC Safety, Health & Survival Section’s 2022–2025 Strategic Plan to advance firefighter health, wellness, and occupational safety.

  • Digital Capabilities Resilience Guide & Toolkit

    Explore the IAFC Digital Capabilities Resilience Guide & Toolkit to help fire and EMS departments maintain essential operations during technology disruptions.

  • Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP)

    Explore the Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP) to advance fire service leadership through executive education, applied research and professional development.

  • What is US&R?

    Explore Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) task force capabilities, specialized teams, benefits and how fire departments can request resources during disasters.

  • FEMA Resource Typing Library Tool

    Explore FEMA’s Resource Typing Library Tool to standardize emergency resources, improve mutual aid and strengthen preparedness and response.

  • Heart Safe Community Guide

    Learn how fire and EMS agencies can strengthen cardiac arrest response, improve survival and build a more prepared Heart Safe Community.

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