Fire Prevention News

The IAFC calls upon the United States Senate to consider and pass legislation to help make e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards fire-safe.

October 11, 2024

IAFC encourages members to contact their Senators and ask them to pass legislation requiring safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micro mobility devices. read more

The Fire and Life Safety Section IAFC training has been rescheduled!

September 6, 2023

Join us on November 15th, 2023, and equip yourself with essential skills to ensure safety in any situation read more
Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS) Section & Board Meetings

August 24, 2023

FRI 2023 Section & Board Meetings read more
Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award

August 17, 2023

St. Paul, Minnesota’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Angie Wiese, honored with the 2023 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award read more
Training: Batteries in the Fire Service, Tall Mass-Timber Buildings & Fire Department Concerns, and Codes that Safeguard Construction

July 27, 2023

Training on operational response and code requirements for batteries in buildings and energy storage systems 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
Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate, Now What?

April 21, 2023

Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service community! The Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate with an overwhelming vote of 95-2. This is a significant achievement and deserves to be celebrated. read more
URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

March 28, 2023

Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any amendments read more
WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity

February 27, 2023

We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project . read more
RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity

February 3, 2023

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor positions. read more
President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023

January 4, 2023

Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs. read more

IAFC News

IAFC Testifies on Draft OSHA Emergency Response Regulations

November 12, 2024

The new rule calls for changes in all aspects of emergency response, including staffing, training, apparatus readiness, and protective clothing and equipment. read more
Crash Responder Safety Week 2024: Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed

November 12, 2024

Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety read more
Ensuring Safety in the Age of Lithium-Ion Batteries

November 5, 2024

Resources to assist fire departments during Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems response read more