Large-Scale Response News

National US&R Response System Strategic Plan

July 7, 2023

Provide feedback to assist with updating the US&R Strategic Plan. read more

President’s Letter: All-Hazards Experience Is the Worst Teacher

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.” read more
IAFC Saddened by Loss of Dozens of Firefighters in Iran Fire, Building Collapse

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. read more
IAFC Supports Nomination of General John Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland Security

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.” read more
Final Passage of USAR Bill Good News for Responders, Families

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 ... read more
Is Your Department Prepared for Mass-Casualty Events?

February 16, 2016

Despite only accounting for 5% of the global population, an outstanding 31% of the world’s mass shootings occur in the ... read more
IAFC to Congress: Cybercrime on Fire Service Radar

April 2016

Fire Chief Sam Greif of the Plano (Texas) Fire-Rescue Department today told a Congressional panel that it ... read more
IAFC: Proposed Cuts to FEMA Grant Programs are Draconian

March 2016

Fairfax, Va. - Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr, IAFC president and chair of the board, testified today before a U.S. ... read more
All-Hazards Planning: Team Approach

February 15, 2016

When developing an all-hazards emergency operations plan for your jurisdiction, one of the key things to remember is not to ... read more
First Responders in the Age of Terror

February 15, 2016

During the past few years, the fire and emergency service has seen an evolving terrorist threat in the Middle East ... read more
Active Shooter, Hacktivist Resources Available

December 4, 2015

Fairfax, Va. - In light of recent mass casualty events both nationally and internationally, the IAFC urges fire departments to ... read more