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June 18, 2024
It is critical that training programs meet the needs of the firefighters, department, and community. That is why the theme for Safety Stand Down 2024, taking place June 16-22, is “Fire Training: Back to Basics.”
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January 22, 2014
Our society is more connected today than it has ever been, with the use of email, social media and text ...
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October 31, 2013
A toxic chlorine leak has occurred at the local chemical company. A tornado has just touched down in the residential ...
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March 14, 2014
We’ve heard that life is all about choices, and we``re often faced with making all kinds of decisions. Some are ...
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December 21, 2015
The IAFC’s committee on Terrorism and Homeland security has focused on highlighting the criteria for Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) through ...
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August 10, 2015
A firefighter sideswipes a car with the fire apparatus when pulling out of a tight parking spot. Is this event ...
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August 5, 2015
Drone use in public safety is a growing area of interest, particularly for fire departments, search and rescue and arson ...
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October 16, 2015
Collaboration has found increasing importance in emergency services in the recent years, as doing more with less has become the ...
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February 15, 2016
Last month, we acknowledged the complex, monumental task of addressing the current issues facing the fire service. The wicked problems ...
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September 30, 2013
Firefighter arson—this predicament certainly isn``t new to the fire service, but it has huge potential to damage a department``s reputation. ...
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December 11, 2012
After more than 30 years in the fire service, one of the most common clichés I hear is, "It isn``t ...
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October 4, 2023
IAFC has developed talking points to help you advocate for the protection of the AFG and SAFER programs
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October 3, 2023
IAFC believes in collaborative efforts to reduce risks in communities and enhance preparedness for wildland fires
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October 2, 2023
We invite all our members to participate in the 150th year celebration.
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