Department Administration News

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 read more

Benchmarking for Improvement: ISO and ESCI Team Up

February 15, 2018

The Community Fire Service Performance Review for Structural Fire Protection is next in ISO’s continuing effort to help communities improve their fire protection services through partnerships and training, and the ESCI report is proof of that goal. read more
The Gold Standard: Are You Ready to Shine?

February 2, 2018

Today’s fire service leaders must develop professional competencies to lead their organizations into the future, fully engaging in their communities, becoming certified and credentialed and embracing lifelong learning. read more
Excellent Firefighters: We’re Not Promoting Through Testing Difficulties

February 2, 2018

There’s no question the fire service needs standards, but are our standards so stringent that we’re promoting the academic and passing over vocational candidates? read more
Executive Officer Leadership: Atypical Innovation

February 2, 2018

Innovation isn’t always packaged in the shiniest wrapping and it doesn’t always cost money. Sometimes, it’s packaged in as research that provides perspectives leading to innovative solutions. read more
Enhancing Fire-Rescue Human Capital: Trust in the Fire Service

February 2, 2018

A lack of trust is the kryptonite to any fire-rescue organization. Without trust, an organization can’t provide the public service required. read more
FY 2017 FP&S Grant Application Period Opens Feb. 12

January 25, 2018

Begin Preparing Your FY 2017 FP&S Application Now. read more
Congress Delays “Cadillac Tax”

January 23, 2018

“Cadillac Tax” now set to take effect in four years in 2022. read more
President’s Letter: Managing Your Key Relationships

January 2018

I personally invite you to take advantage of a golden opportunity to hone your skills with the IAFF/IAFC Labor-Management Alliance: join us for the LMA Conference April 5-6 in Denver at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center: IAFC.org/LMAconference. read more
Company Officer Leadership: Labor-Management Relations – Building Our Teams

January 2018

Labor and management. Two groups of people who don’t always agree, but must come together to meet the overall goals and mission of the organization. How do you view labor and management? read more
LMA Update: A New Era of Cooperation and Collaboration

January 2018

Over the life of the IAFC’s and IAFF’s partnership, the Labor-Management Alliance has gone through several iterations. One constant is the organizations’ dedication to building strong labor-management relationships. read more