Fire Prevention News

IAFC 2025 Conference Lineup – An Event for Every Leader

February 6, 2025

Here’s a quick look at IAFC's 2025 conference lineup read more

Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

December 22, 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience. read more
Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

December 17, 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources. read more
Senators and Representatives Introduce Bill to Incentivize the Installation of Fire Sprinklers in Older High-Rises

December 9, 2021

This bill amends the tax code to create a new incentive for the owners of high-rise buildings (buildings over 75 feet tall) to install sprinklers in their structures erected before fire codes required sprinklers. read more
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Application Period Opens Today

November 8, 2021

The AFG program is designed to help fire and EMS departments improve their baseline capabilities for protecting the public. read more
IAFC and TC Energy Mexico Pipeline Training

October 28, 2021

Training in 2020 was completed in the State of Veracruz and the State of Sinaloa and is presently underway in the State of Hidalgo October 28-29, 2021, and Guanajuato November 4-5, 2021. read more
Vote Now International Code Council

October 20, 2021

International Code Council voting information read more
Fire Chief Michael O’Brain Receives The Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership

September 27, 2021

Fire Chief Michael O’Brian has been named the recipient of the 2021 Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award. read more
Nominate Today for 2021 RSG! Program Awards

September 22, 2021

Award recipients will be invited to the IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface Conference in Reno on November 15-16, 2021 read more
IAFC Encourages Fire and EMS Departments to Remain Vigilant During the Fall

September 10, 2021

The Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee is in close contact with our federal intelligence and law enforcement partners and will work diligently to share any priority threat-related information. read more
CSB Releases New Safety Video on Aghorn Operating Investigation Entitled "Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas"

July 29, 2021

The CSB also made two recommendations to federal and state regulators, OSHA and the Railroad Commission of Texas, addressing the requirements for protecting workers from hazardous air contaminants and from hazardous energy. read more