Fire Prevention News

Call for Candidates for the 2025 FLSS Election

January 14, 2025

Fire and Life & Safety Section election information 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
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