Fire Prevention News

The U.S. House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Help Make Micromobility Devices Fire-Safe.

May 2, 2025

H.R. 973, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-ion Batteries Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives read more

Fire & Life Safety Section Chair Greg Rogers testifies at ICC Code Hearing

May 7, 2024

Watch the fire service testify against the single stair code proposal read more
Reducing Stairs in Residential Buildings Higher Than Three Stories Creates Escape Hazards for Occupants and Inhibits Vital Emergency Response Operations

March 15, 2024

Fire, Life and Safety Section submits a position statement. read more
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
Fighting Fire and Preserving Progress: The Unsung Role of Portable Fire Extinguishers in Environmental and Life Safety

January 26, 2024

The use of portable fire extinguishers is a win-win situation for both life safety and environmental preservation read more
Lion, IAFC Proudly Partner for Saudi Aramco Cohort 24 International Fellowship Program Graduation

January 10, 2024

IAFC continues partnership to provide a host environment for the Fellowship Program. read more
Straight Talk about FirstNet: First Responder-Designed and First Responder-Led

December 20, 2023

FirstNet Authority is working to facilitate coordination of this spectrum amongst public safety representatives read more
FLSS Scholarship for the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference

November 7, 2023

Learn about an opportunity for scholarships and complimentary registration to attend the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference read more
National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Protect America's Fire and Emergency Services

October 10, 2023

National organizations calling on Congress to ensure that vital fire service grant programs are reauthorized read more
Fire Chief John S. Butler Joins Top Leaders at the U.S. Fire Administration's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control

October 10, 2023

Key representatives from federal government agencies meet during the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control read more
It’s Fire Prevention Week – Ask Congress to Join the Fight

October 4, 2023

IAFC has developed talking points to help you advocate for the protection of the AFG and SAFER programs read more

IAFC News

The Washington Update – May 16

May 16, 2025

What's going on in Washington - May 16, 2025 read more
Career center enhancements to improve user’s search for jobs and qualified candidates

May 17, 2025

IAFC's Career Center's enhanced user interface and tools read more
Training Officer Recognition Award - Accepting Nominations

May 14, 2025

IAFC's VCOS and Vector Solutions are accepting nominations for the Training Officer Recognition Award read more

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