Safety, Health & Survival

On behalf of the Safety, Health, and Survival Section members, Welcome to our website!
Safety, Health and Survival Section

Mission is to support and provide leadership for the advancement of occupational safety and health within the fire service and in the greater emergency response community. History should long remember that it was us in this time that did everything in our power to help bring our brother and sister firefighters home from every alarm.

SHS Section Board Elections: Call for Candidates

In preparation for the 2025 election, your SHS Section is seeking candidates for Vice Chair, Treasurer, and four At-Large Directors.

The two newly-elected officers will fill the remainder of the 2024 – 2026 term, as the previously elected officers vacated their positions in December 2024. As such, the newly elected vice chair and the newly elected treasurer will serve in their position for one year with their term beginning during Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Newly elected at-large directors will serve in their position for three years, with their terms beginning during FRI 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

If you are a chief officer and a member of the SHS Section who’s interested in serving your fellow section members by joining the SHS Section Board, please review the eligibility information and instructions for how to submit your candidacy on the SHSS Election page.

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IAFC members of all ranks are welcome to join. Section dues are $25 annually.

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Get details on IAFC membership types and join the IAFC and the Safety, Health & Survival Section today.

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Add SHSS when you renew or by contacting the IAFC at membership@iafc.org or 866-385-9110 (toll free, ask for member services).

Contact Us

Section Chair
Ian Emmons

IAFC Staff Liaison
Taylor Munday

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The SHS Section Board thanks FireCompanies.com for generously hosting our section website for years! The SHSS website has transitioned back to the IAFC website in an effort to streamline access for section members, but we recognize and greatly appreciate FireCompanies.com for hosting the website and providing their support for the section's efforts over the last few years.
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