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May 31, 2022
Behavioral health resources available for the mental health needs of responders.
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February 14, 2017
The fire service is an integral piece of the homeland-security puzzle. Chiefs must be advocates and partners. To help, the IAFC’s T&HS Committee is bringing you this series, offering an in-depth look at issues and resources available from the IAFC.
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February 2017
Many fire service leaders are knighted to the position of emergency manager as well as fire chief. In this role, we’re tasked with conducting all-hazards planning. But just what does this mean?
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February 2017
As I was standing alongside a road, watching a mile-wide flame front from a fast-moving wildland fire move rapidly toward me, a friend pulled up and said, “Fire first gives the test, then provides the lesson.”
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January 19, 2017
The IAFC is saddened by the apparent loss of more than 50 firefighters who reportedly perished during a massive fire in a high-rise building in Tehran.
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January 9, 2017
Chief John Sinclair, IAFC president and chair of the board, said, “General Kelly will provide the necessary leadership to help the nation be prepared to respond to all hazards.”
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December 15, 2016
Fairfax, Va. – The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) today applauded final passage of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Act (S. 2971). The bipartisan legislation, strongly supported by the IAFC, strengthens the efficiency and effectiveness of ...
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February 16, 2016
Despite only accounting for 5% of the global population, an outstanding 31% of the world’s mass shootings occur in the ...
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April 2016
Fire Chief Sam Greif of the Plano (Texas) Fire-Rescue Department today told a Congressional panel that it ...
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March 2016
Fairfax, Va. - Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr, IAFC president and chair of the board, testified today before a U.S. ...
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February 15, 2016
When developing an all-hazards emergency operations plan for your jurisdiction, one of the key things to remember is not to ...
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January 18, 2024
FRM, for leaders to gather key information and build better situational awareness, leading to better decision-making
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January 17, 2024
Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?
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January 10, 2024
IAFC continues partnership to provide a host environment for the Fellowship Program.
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