Department Administration News

Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action

February 15, 2024

IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action read more

Diversity, Inclusion and Safety

January 15, 2016

If the past is prologue, there’s much to be learned about the effect of diversity and inclusion on safety.The ... read more
Congress Passes Fiscal 2016 Funding for Critical Fire Service Programs

December 18, 2015

Fairfax, Va. - Today, the U.S. Congress passed legislation to fund the federal government through the end of fiscal year ... read more
Don't Be Left Out in the Cold... or the Wind, or the Rain or the Snow

September 8, 2015

A recent report from the National Climatic Data Center, “Billion Dollar U.S. Weather/Climate Disasters,” clearly shows what a year we ... read more
Regional Collaborations

After surveying the community, you’re reassured that the community will support your organization, but their expectations involve planning and response ... read more
Preplanning for All Hazards

June 30, 2015

NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, sets guidelines to develop preplans for specific locations. As written, nothing limits 1620 to ... read more
Company Officer Leadership: Principles of Effective Organizational Structures

May 29, 2015

Most if not all fire departments around the globe operate in a quasi-military fashion: top down leadership, with clearly defined ... read more
Suspicious Activity Reporting: See Something, Say Something—But To Whom?

April 16, 2015

Does your department know how to report SARs? Bomb. Fuse. Convention. These three words, written in the margin of a ... read more
Company Officer Leadership: Avoiding Complacency in Your Leadership Role

March 2, 2015

Great leaders work most of their careers to become who they are and to get where they are, either as ... read more
How to Write a Compelling Annual Report: Post Webinar Q&A

February 2015

Dr. Pat Lynch's post webinar Q & A from her "How to Write a Compelling Annual Report" presentation read more
Succession Planning or Succession Program?

September 2016

When chiefs see the phrase succession planning, many think they need to develop a plan for who will succeed them. Building a succession program is a better approach. read more

IAFC News

Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?

June 19, 2023

Daily focus areas highlight different aspects of lithium-ion battery response, a critical safety topic, June 18-24. read more
Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med 2023

May 23, 2023

Two fire departments were recognized for their success in improving cardiac arrest survival rates in their communities read more
Spanish-Language Hazmat Instructor - Independent Contractor Opportunity

May 22, 2023

Seeking a minimum of two (2) independent contractors to serve as Spanish-speaking Hazmat Safety Instructors read more