Leadership News

IAFC Releases Resources for Incidents Related to the 2024 Election

November 4, 2024

Resources to help fire and EMS departments prepare for instances of civil unrest related to the 2024 election read more

COVID Variants, Vaccinations, and Victims: A Short Update on the Pandemic

September 2020

While this COVID wave spread through America and Canada, the impact on the fire service continues at a high level as we mourn the deaths of our co-workers, family, and friends. read more
HHS Announces Availability of $25.5 billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding

September 14, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that $25.5 billion soon will be available to help EMS providers with the costs of providing COVID-19 response. read more
Fire Chiefs Encouraged to Recognize 20th Anniversary of 9/11

September 10, 2021

IAFC resources for fire and EMS departments that would like to hold 9/11 remembrance ceremonies. read more
How Do You Feel 20 Years Later?

September 2021

Chief Gary Ludwig, Champaign (Illinois) Fire Department, reflects on what has changed over the last twenty years. read more
IAFC Encourages Fire and EMS Departments to Remain Vigilant During the Fall

September 10, 2021

The Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee is in close contact with our federal intelligence and law enforcement partners and will work diligently to share any priority threat-related information. read more
Documentary: Vaccination from the Misinformation Virus

September 7, 2021

This one-hour documentary helps address vaccine concerns by explaining why vaccines are safe, crucial to community health, and save millions of lives annually. read more
The Fire Service Fought For Vaccines, So Why All The Resistance Now?

September 2021

It is difficult to state that we care about the public we serve when we cite “personal choice” as a reason for not being vaccinated. read more
Ego and Leadership

September 2021

This article is a look at how our ego affects leadership, especially in the fire service. read more
IAFC Position on COVID-19 Vaccination of Fire and EMS Personnel

August 24, 2021

The IAFC is committed to the health and safety of our fire and EMS department personnel. read more
How To Get Employees to Take Ownership

August 2021

When employees take ownership in the workplace, it leads to a culture of accountability and trust. Learn what it means to take ownership at work and how to get your employees involved. read more

IAFC News

IAFC Recommends that Fire and EMS Chiefs Prepare for Supply Chain Interruptions

October 2, 2024

The IAFC recommends that fire and EMS chiefs take precautions to prepare for possible supply chain interruptions. read more
IAFC Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Releases 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

October 1, 2024

IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use read more
IAFC Releases New Resource for Responding to Civil Unrest

September 30, 2024

A fire service resource to help fire chiefs prepare for and when required, better respond to periods of civil unrest read more