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IAFC Members Asked to Call Their U.S. Senators to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
December 13, 2024
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on legislation that would eliminate two Social Security provisions that have denied public servants
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IAFC Members Asked to Call Their U.S. Senators to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
December 13, 2024
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on legislation that would eliminate two Social Security provisions that have denied public servants
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U.S. Congress Passes Bill to Protect National Firefighter Cancer Registry
December 5, 2024
U.S. Senate passed legislation to reauthorize the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer by voice vote
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First Responders Depend on AM Radio
December 6, 2024
The critical role of AM radio, we urge legislators to support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
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Elevate Your Leadership Skills at Staff and Command
December 3, 2024
Five full days of learning with top fire leaders from across the count
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SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: What’s New At TSI?
November 19, 2024
SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: learn what's new at TSI 2024
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U.S. House Passes Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
November 19, 2024
The House passes legislation to increase the Social Security benefit for many career fire and EMS personnel and their spouses
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VCOS Announces Winner of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award
November 13, 2024
Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) recipient of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award.
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IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Announces Winner of the 2024 Retention & Recruitment Award
November 13, 2024
Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS is the winner of the 2024’s Retention and Recruitment Award
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Chief Brian McQueen (Ret.) Named Winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
November 13, 2024
VCOS announces the winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
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IAFC & Motorola Announce 13th Year of the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Program
November 13, 2024
Twenty applicants will be chosen to participate in this year’s cohort
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IAFC Testifies on Draft OSHA Emergency Response Regulations
November 12, 2024
The new rule calls for changes in all aspects of emergency response, including staffing, training, apparatus readiness, and protective clothing and equipment.
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Crash Responder Safety Week 2024: Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed
November 12, 2024
Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety
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Ensuring Safety in the Age of Lithium-Ion Batteries
November 5, 2024
Resources to assist fire departments during Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems response
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The IAFC Calls Upon the House of Representatives to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
November 5, 2024
Please use our Legislative Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to pass the Social Security Fairness Act
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Public Hearing on Thermal Fuse Reimbursement: A Critical Step Towards Fire Safety
November 4, 2024
CMC to hold public hearing November 8 regarding thermal fuses, a crucial safety device in fire prevention.
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IAFC Releases Resources for Incidents Related to the 2024 Election
November 4, 2024
Resources to help fire and EMS departments prepare for instances of civil unrest related to the 2024 election
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Evacuation Management 2-Day Course for Law & Fire Service Leaders
October 30, 2024
A two-day program was developed to help communities PREPARE and RESPOND to a largescale evacuation
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The FCC Announces New Rules for the 4.9 GHz Band
October 23, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) votes to support new guidelines for a nationwide Band Manager framework
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Spencerport Fire District Awarded IAFC Deccan International Grant
October 23, 2024
Spencerport Fire District is proud to announce that it has been awarded an exclusive IAFC VCOS Analytics Grant in partnership with Deccan International
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Shaping the Future of Fire Service: Insights from IAFC President Josh Waldo
October 18, 2024
Listen in as Chief Josh Waldo shares his journey to becoming Chief of Bozeman and President of the IAFC.
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Good News! Symposium In The Sun Update Following Hurricane Milton!
October 17, 2024
The Hilton is open at full capacity, with amenities open or soon to be open (pool, bars, etc.), with no structural or utility damage.
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FEMA's Hurricane Milton After the Storm Messaging Resource Toolkit
October 10, 2024
This toolkit provides multimedia resources quickly available for you to be able to share messaging to your community after Hurricane Milton.
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The IAFC calls upon the United States Senate to consider and pass legislation to help make e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards fire-safe.
October 11, 2024
IAFC encourages members to contact their Senators and ask them to pass legislation requiring safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micro mobility devices.
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IAFC is transitioning to a calendar-year membership model
October 4, 2024
Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new calendar year renewal process
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IAFC Recommends that Fire and EMS Chiefs Prepare for Supply Chain Interruptions
October 2, 2024
The IAFC recommends that fire and EMS chiefs take precautions to prepare for possible supply chain interruptions.
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