Fire Prevention News

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

Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

December 23, 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
How do our fire and building codes address changing technologies?

December 12, 2022

The creation of the 2024 I-Codes and NFPA codes, changes were proposed as it relates to changing refrigeration systems read more
IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems

December 2, 2022

Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness. read more
Financial Education Survey: Help Develop Resources for Fire Chiefs

September 29, 2022

Complete a short survey to help us develop financial education and resources for fire chiefs. read more
The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15

October 3, 2022

Celebrating Fire Prevention Week with a toolkit page with social media cards, templates, logos, and activities. read more
Chief Michael O’Brian honored for excellence in fire and life safety

June 17, 2022

Individuals dedicated to saving lives & property through their work on code development, fire prevention practices and fire service leadership. read more
Preventing Electrical Fires - Vigilance & Cooperation Key to Future Risk Reduction

June 8, 2022

Preventing electrical fires read more
Fire & Life Safety Section Board Meets at CRRL in Toronto Canada

May 24, 2022

FLSS Board Meeting read more
Call for Candidates for the 2024 FLSS Election

January 9, 2023

Learn more about the available positions. read more
FEMA Releases New National Resource Hub

January 19, 2022

FEMA launches National Resource Hub to help communities to implement resource management preparedness processes. read more

IAFC 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
Public Hearing on Thermal Fuse Reimbursement: A Critical Step Towards Fire Safety

November 4, 2024

CMC to hold public hearing November 8 regarding thermal fuses, a crucial safety device in fire prevention. read more
IAFC Releases Resources for Incidents Related to the 2024 Election

November 4, 2024

Resources to help fire and EMS departments prepare for instances of civil unrest related to the 2024 election read more

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