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December 12, 2022
The creation of the 2024 I-Codes and NFPA codes, changes were proposed as it relates to changing refrigeration systems
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March 24, 2020
Since the earliest days the COVID-19 pandemic, the IAFC has been working around the clock providing fire and emergency service leaders with the information and resources they need to protect first responders and serve their communities.
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March 18, 2020
The IAFC and other public safety oganizations wrote to congressional leaders urging action on repealing the T-Band auction mandate as part of any coronavirus emergency stimulus package.
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March 10, 2020
Fire Departments Must have Access to Interoperable Communications, Namely on the T-Band.
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February 2020
How good are you at listening to people?
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December 12, 2019
The IAFC has been advocating for the FCC to establish a tight vertical standard for 911 calls.
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November 20, 2019
The IAFC recommends that fire chiefs review the actions described in the Cyber Essentials to protect your fire department from cyber-attacks.
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November 6, 2019
A three meter z-axis metric provides emergency responders with actionable location information, and gives the public greater assurance that when they dial 9-1-1 from their cell phones, emergency responders can find them more quickly.
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October 29, 2019
FCC order would help first responders locate people who call 911 from wireless phones in multi-story buildings.
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October 25, 2019
The four tenets of critical messaging, short, concise, accurate, and timely, should be used as a guidepost to develop messaging during significant events.
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September 27, 2019
IAFC President and Charmian of the Board, Chief Gary Ludwig, today submitted written testimony to the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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June 12, 2024
A message from Scott D. Kerwood, PhD, Hutto Fire Rescue. What chiefs need to know about elections, voting, and staying involved!
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May 22, 2024
Chief Kevin Fetterman, speaking on behalf of the IAFC, recently testified before the House of Representatives on the topic of drone use by the United States fire service.
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May 24, 2024
NFPA is seeking comments regarding New Standards Development Activity on Battery Safety
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