Leadership News

IAFC announces Chief Richard Price as the recipient of James O. Page Award

May 1, 2025

The 2025 James O. Page Award recipient announced, Chief Richard Price read more

Help Improve Mutual Aid & Multi-Agency Coordination – Participate Today!

April 5, 2023

We ask that you please share any relevant documents your agency has and complete the brief feedback form on your agency’s mutual aid to help inform best practices and assist us in developing this resource for the entire public safety community. read more
URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

March 28, 2023

Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any amendments read more
Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor

March 27, 2023

Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life. read more
Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award

March 20, 2023

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through June 9. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief. read more
RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity

February 3, 2023

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor positions. read more
North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Receives Safer Grant

January 30, 2023

NCAFC Grant Will Assist Communities in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Firefighters read more
Statement by IAFC President Chief Donna Black on the passing of Chief Bobby Halton

December 21, 2022

IAFC wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to Bobby’s family and our colleagues at Fire Engineering & FDIC International read more
IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for 11th Year

November 18, 2022

UPDATE: The 2023 FSEDI application period is closed. Applicants will be notified in the near future. read more
Financial Education Survey: Help Develop Resources for Fire Chiefs

September 29, 2022

Complete a short survey to help us develop financial education and resources for fire chiefs. read more
Emerging Leader Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship Opportunity

August 12, 2022

Scholarship available for an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun. read more