Fire Prevention News

Fire Chief Ray Reynolds Honored for Excellence in Fire and Life Safety

August 15, 2024

Fire and Life Safety Section presented Fire Chief Ray Reynolds with the 2024 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award read more

Tax Cut Bill Contains IAFC Priorities

December 20, 2017

Bill includes fire sprinkler incentive and volunteer firefighter provisions. read more
Fire and Life Safety: Community Relations

December 2017

In today's environment of public suspicion, gaining and maintaining public consent to operate has become an ongoing top-management concern for most fire agencies and fire-prevention divisions. read more
Fighting Fire with the Tax Code

December 5, 2017

Tax cut bill: What's in it for fire and EMS read more
President’s Letter: Make Community Interaction Count

October 31, 2017

On the heels of Fire Prevention Week, it’s easy to appreciate the interaction and trust we have within our communities; the week is a magnificent example of harnessing tragedy to make positive change. read more
Company Officer Leadership: Senior SAFE Program – Protecting Our Seniors

October 16, 2017

Though the trend in fire deaths has decreased for the older adult population, older adults still face the greatest relative risk of dying in a fire. read more
Executive Officer Leadership: Community Members Help Reduce Risk

September 26, 2017

Community education needs be at the forefront of our minds. If we can educate our communities in risk reduction, lives will be saved. read more
President’s Letter: Fire-Sprinkler Systems Best Path to Life Safety

September 26, 2017

Reducing the incidence and impact of fires is a fundamental element of our jobs. The best fires are the ones we don't respond to or that are held in an incipient stage by sprinklers. read more
Taxing Times in Congress

March 17, 2017

With the new administration and Congress, the chances of seeing comprehensive tax reform increased dramatically. There may be several ways the fire and emergency service can capitalize on this to achieve some longstanding goals. read more
IAFC Expresses Condolences for Victims of Baltimore Fire

January 12, 2017

The IAFC expresses its deep condolences to the family and friends of six young children who reportedly perished during a residential house fire Thursday in Baltimore, Md. We commend the first responders who responded to the tragic scene. read more
Safety & Health: The Silent Fire Service Heroes

October 2016

Safety from fire should not be a topic for discussion during only 1 or 2 weeks of the year. It is definitely a year-round public responsibility. I believe that the highest state and municipal officials must assume greater responsibility for ... read more

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SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: What’s New At TSI?

November 19, 2024

SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: learn what's new at TSI 2024 read more
U.S. House Passes Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)

November 19, 2024

The House passes legislation to increase the Social Security benefit for many career fire and EMS personnel and their spouses read more
VCOS Announces Winner of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award

November 13, 2024

Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) recipient of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award. read more