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IAFC Establishes DHS/FEMA Reform Task Force
May 19, 2025
The IAFC's task force aims to ensure local fire and emergency departments' needs are met amidst reforms
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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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IAFC Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Releases 2024-2026 Strategic Plan
October 1, 2024
IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use
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IAFC Releases New Resource for Responding to Civil Unrest
September 30, 2024
A fire service resource to help fire chiefs prepare for and when required, better respond to periods of civil unrest
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IAFC Releases New “Hot Wash” For Major Incidents and Training Exercises
September 20, 2024
“Hotwash” form provides a means to collect pertinent lessons learned; challenges that were faced; and successes that a fire chief and their community face
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Congress Passes SIREN Act Reauthorization to Assist Rural EMS
September 19, 2024
Now that S. 265 has passed the House of Representatives, it will go to President Biden to sign into law
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Chief Greg Rogers provides insight to NFPA Journal on the Single Exit Stair topic
September 4, 2024
Chief Greg Rogers provides insight to NFPA Journal on the Single Exit Stair topic
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IAFC's VCOS welcomes new members joining the VCOS Board of Directors.
August 28, 2024
IAFC's VCOS welcomes new members joining the VCOS Board of Directors.
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Federal Communications Commission Adopts Report and Order to Facilitate the Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services
August 28, 2024
The IAFC supports the development and implementation of NG911 to strengthen emergency response times.
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Fire Chief Ray Reynolds Honored for Excellence in Fire and Life Safety
August 15, 2024
Fire and Life Safety Section presented Fire Chief Ray Reynolds with the 2024 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
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International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Statement on the Passing of Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr.
August 27, 2024
The IAFC honors the memory of the fire service’s friend in Congress, Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr., and expresses its sympathies to Representative Pascrell’s family, friends, and staff during their time of grief.
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New IAFC President Sworn In At 2024 Fire-Rescue International Conference
August 17, 2024
Chief Waldo officially took office along with 1st Vice President Trisha Wolford and 2nd Vice President, Steven Locke
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Welcome and congratulations to incoming our three incoming executive committee leaders
August 16, 2024
Three of IAFC's incoming executive committee leaders were administered their oath of office
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Oregon firefighter honored with 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor
August 15, 2024
Engineer Manny Sharp (center) of the Medford (Oregon) Fire Department was announced the winner of the 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor at the IAFC’s Fire-Rescue International conference in Dallas.
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Pierce and IAFC Celebrate Leadership with 2024 Fire Chief of the Year Awards
August 14, 2023
IAFC Fire Chief of the Year 2024” honorees at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in Dallas, TX
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Invest In Your Future, Elevate Your Career with the IAFC-CSU Officer Development Program (ODP)
August 1, 2024
Learn about the IAFC- Columbia Southern University Officer Development Program (ODP)
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2024 Recipient of the VCOS Training Officer Award
July 24, 2024
Division Chief Training Officer Robert Barron has been selected as the 2024 raining Officer Award
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Call For Presentations: 2025 Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
July 29, 2024
Submit your presentation idea as part of the 2025 Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Leadership Conference today
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What’s New In Dallas? Introducing The FRI 2024 General Sessions
July 30, 2024
FRI General Sessions highlighted speakers
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Upcoming Contractor Opportunity – Workforce Solutions
July 24, 2024
Work with IAFC to help develop and update our educational offerings
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IAFC Files Comments in Response to OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard
July 19, 2024
IAFC comments highlight the need to protect firefighter safety and reduce deaths and injuries & discusses the risks of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and threats
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Come participate in the conversation about Fire Service Hazards and Building and Fire Code Prevention Measures related to Lithium-ion Batteries and Energy Storage Systems!
July 15, 2024
Join the IAFC and FLSS session on lithium-Ion Batteries during FRI.
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An Exclusive Offer for IAFC VCOS Members
July 15, 2024
Vector Solutions offers a special on their training system to VCOS members.
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