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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.
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Chiefs Reflect on Interview Regarding Volunteer Firefighters
August 19, 2021
According to a National Fire Protection Association report, there is an estimated 1,115,000 firefighters in the United States. Of that total number, 745,000 or 67% are volunteer firefighters.
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U.S. EPA Decontamination Conference, Call for Abstracts Open
August 19, 2021
The EPA is seeking abstracts for this years’ conference and welcomes IAFC members to submit proposals with experiences in decontamination.
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Risky Business
August 2021
Why risk assessments are essential for firefighter and community safety.
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FEMA Releases Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Toolkit Documents
August 10, 2021
Documents apply an all-hazards approach in its concepts, processes, and principles.
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FRI Chief Chat: 'The Future of the Fire Service is Full of Uncertainty, but That’s OK'
August
East Hartford, Conn., Fire Chief John Oates encouraged chiefs to embrace several key strategies to lead successful fire departments into the future
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Preventing the Preventable: Renewing Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education as Firefighter Survival Tools
August 2020
Fire prevention and life safety education have long been recognized as an effective way to establish "fire-safe" behavior among people of all ages and abilities.
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Safety at the Forefront: A Doctor Reflects on FRI 2021
August 3, 2021
The actions of IAFC staff and leadership allowed conference attendees to enjoy in-person camaraderie, fulfill any requirements “back home” related to reducing exposure, and fulfill commitments to the host community.
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First On Scene: Leaders Reflect On Their 9/11 Experiences, How Public Safety Has Evolved
August 2021
Chiefs Pfeifer and Schwartz, Commissioner Cassano and FBI Special Agent Combs came together for the first time during Fire-Rescue International 2021
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Members of Congress Introduce Legislation with Housing Benefits for Volunteer Fire and EMS Personnel
July 23, 2021
The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act (S. 2316/H.R. 4377) was introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-MN) and Representative Cynthia Axne (D-IA). Both bills have bipartisan support.
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FEMA Releases Guide to Continuity of Government
July 22, 2021
The guide identifies the major roles of government and how continuity of operations is critical to constitutional government.
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The Fire & Life Safety Section (FLSS) has launched a Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Toolkit
September 27, 2024
FLSS recently launches an essential tool for Fire Chiefs and departments to address the hazards associated with Home Oxygen Therapy
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New career center enhancements to improve user’s search for jobs and qualified candidates
September 26, 2024
IAFC's Career Center has recently launched updates to enhance the user interface
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IAFC Releases New “Hot Wash” For Major Incidents and Training Exercises
September 20, 2024
“Hotwash” form provides a means to collect pertinent lessons learned; challenges that were faced; and successes that a fire chief and their community face
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This toolkit provides multimedia resources quickly available for you to be able to share messaging to your community after Hurricane Milton.
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