Department Administration News

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 read more

Education Revisited

January 2022

The environment firefighters work in today has many ingredients for educational success, which is a game-changer from the fire station decades ago. read more
Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

December 22, 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience. read more
FEMA Announces SAFER Grant Application Period: Jan. 3 – Feb. 4, 2022

December 22, 2021

The application period for the Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grants application period will begin on JAN 3. read more
Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

December 17, 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources. read more
Application Period Extended for FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program

December 16, 2021

The application process for the FY 2021 AFG Program is extended to January 21, 2022. read more
Reflect and Remember: How ‘Campfire Moments’ Help us Connect

December 2021

It’s critical for our relationships and emotional health to gather with friends, family and colleagues to share successes, challenges and losses read more
FAA Reinterprets Guidance to Allow State and Local Governments to Conduct UAS Training as part of Public Aircraft Operations

December 13, 2021

This training must be limited to non-federal entity’s own aircraft and crews. read more
Senators and Representatives Introduce Bill to Incentivize the Installation of Fire Sprinklers in Older High-Rises

December 9, 2021

This bill amends the tax code to create a new incentive for the owners of high-rise buildings (buildings over 75 feet tall) to install sprinklers in their structures erected before fire codes required sprinklers. read more
FEMA Asks for Review of Fire Management and Suppression Draft Resource Types

November 22, 2021

Comments are due by 5:00 PM ET on December 10. The IAFC requests that its members review these resource typing documents and submit comments. read more
House Passes Build Back Better Act; Senate Action Still Required

November 19, 2021

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) by a vote of 220-213. read more

IAFC News

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 read more
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 read more
The Fire & Life Safety Section (FLSS) has launched a Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Toolkit

September 27, 2024

FLSS recently launches an essential tool for Fire Chiefs and departments to address the hazards associated with Home Oxygen Therapy read more