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Straight Talk about FirstNet: First Responder-Designed and First Responder-Led
December 20, 2023
FirstNet Authority is working to facilitate coordination of this spectrum amongst public safety representatives
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Fighting Fire with Tax Policy
March 28, 2019
Whether you are already engaged with your members of Congress or have not yet ventured into the political world, now is a great time to get involved. We need you to add your voice to the discussion.
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Rural EMS and Wildland Fire Funding Survive Final Farm Bill
December 13, 2018
Final version of the Farm Bill contains Rural EMS funding, cross-boundary fuel removal grants, and preserves current fire-safe cigarette laws.
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Thanksgiving by the Numbers
November 16, 2018
Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during the holidays.
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Fire and Life Safety: Experiencing Home Fires – Still a Real Problem
November 6, 2018
School visits, department open houses and old messages don’t resonate with average community members. Public apathy is still a real problem. Are we missing the mark on public education?
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CRR Around the Globe with Chief Tom Jenkins
October 25, 2018
Past President Tom Jenkins sat down with CRR Radio and shared his observations on how fire departments are working with Community Risk Reduction and the challenges they are facing.
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Community Risk Reduction: The Magic Pill?
October 15, 2018
In CRR, we make changes to reduce the risk we find among our organizations, business community and citizens. We have many ways to do this, but what we’re looking for is a change of heart and direction, not just a magic pill.
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President’s Letter: Holistically Protecting Our Communities
October 15, 2018
Collectively, America has become more resilient and prepared, thanks to an emergency-response system that begins at the local level and is supported by state and federal resources.
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Making Community Risk Reduction Relevant
October 15, 2018
The IAFC’s new CRR Leadership Conference will educate and train chief officers and other fire service managers seeking to create, execute and evaluate measurably successful CRR platforms and programs.
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Teaching and Technology: A Recipe for Safe Cooking
October 15, 2018
We know that cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries in America, with $1 billion lost annually in property damage. An interest in technology that limits the high-end temperature of electric-coil elements is growing as a result.
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Fire Sprinkler Incentives for Developers: A Win-Win
October 15, 2018
In a national survey of homebuilders and developers, 55% said they would be interested in building homes with fire sprinklers if they were offered incentives. However, only 6% had ever been offered them.
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Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard
May 2, 2024
Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard
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President Bulter's notifies members of OSHA's recent draft regulations on the health, safety, and wellness of firefighters
May 2, 2024
IAFC develops a working group in response to OSHA’s request for comments on the draft regulations focused on firefighter health, safety & wellness
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Two Fire/EMS Departments to Receive Heart Safe Community Awards at 2024 Fire-Rescue Med Conference
April 30, 2024
City of Madison and Dothan, Alabama fire departments recognized for their exceptional efforts toward cardiac safety & education.
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