Leadership News

The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee names five recipients to receive the 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Awards

March 21, 2025

This year’s WMA recipients come from Colorado, Hawai’i, Idaho, and Florida 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
IAFC Recognizes Randolph Mantooth, West Allis FD and Spokane Valley FD in Annual Fire-Rescue Med Awards

July 12, 2022

The IAFC recognizes the winners of the James O. Page and the Heart Safe Community Awards during FRM 2022. read more
Chief Michael O’Brian honored for excellence in fire and life safety

June 17, 2022

Individuals dedicated to saving lives & property through their work on code development, fire prevention practices and fire service leadership. read more
Submit Your Nomination for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award

March 30, 2022

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year award read more
Nation's leading wildfire management groups name 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

March 22, 2022

WASHINGTON—The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the six individuals and organizations chosen to receive 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. read more