Leadership News

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 read more

America’s First Responders Deserve Better Support From Federal Government in Preparation for Future Biological Events

March 21, 2021

Upcoming Commission Meeting to Explore Needs of First Responder Community During Biological Events read more
IAFC Urges Congress to Pass Recently Introduced Next Generation 9-1-1 Legislation

March 22, 2021

As Next Generation 9-1-1 technology evolves and is deployed around the country, it is going to encounter numerous and vastly different use scenarios across law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies in urban, suburban and rural areas. read more
It All Starts with the Incident Mission: Focus on 3 Concepts to Truly ‘Own’ the Scene

March 2021

Lessons from U.S. Navy SEALs can help firefighters better focus on life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation. read more
Leading Through Uncertainty

March 2021

Perhaps the most important thing for leaders to do in times of uncertainty is to show up and be present. read more
2021 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected

March 8, 2021

This is the ninth year that the Motorola Solutions Foundation has provided the IAFC with a grant to fund the program. read more
Fire Chiefs Urged to Take Immediate Steps to Check for Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities

March 6, 2021

Fire chiefs are urged to contact their IT departments -- without delay -- to ascertain their departments’ vulnerability. read more
Accepting Failure or Faking Perfection? It’s Time to be Realistic About our Success and Failures

February 2021

We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service. read more
Top Wildfire Management Groups Name 2021 National Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

February 23, 2021

Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction. read more
Your Role in Improving EMS Flight Safety

February 2021

After your call, the operator should assess the risks—such as weather, flight conditions, and which pilot is on duty—to determine if it’s safe to accept the flight. read more
Safety Stand Down 2021: Rebuild Rehab

February 22, 2021

Responder agencies are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activities during the week of June 20-26 in order to focus on training and education related to this year’s theme, Rebuild Rehab. read more

IAFC News

New IAFC President Sworn In At 2024 Fire-Rescue International Conference

August 17, 2024

Chief Waldo officially took office along with 1st Vice President Trisha Wolford and 2nd Vice President, Steven Locke read more
Welcome and congratulations to incoming our three incoming executive committee leaders

August 16, 2024

Three of IAFC's incoming executive committee leaders were administered their oath of office read more
Oregon firefighter honored with 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor

August 15, 2024

Engineer Manny Sharp (center) of the Medford (Oregon) Fire Department was announced the winner of the 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor at the IAFC’s Fire-Rescue International conference in Dallas. read more