Leadership News

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

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
Ending Harassment in the Fire Service is Everyone’s Responsibility

February 2021

Company officers rHarassment is a systemic issue, meaning it’s not simply an isolated issue between two peopleepresent the intersection of all the department’s policies, training and actions read more
USFA & IAFC Co-Host Webinar on Public COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns

February 12, 2021

On February 11, 2021, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the IAFC hosted a webinar on fire department participation in public COVID-19 vaccination campaigns read more
How fire chiefs can push past mistakes to grow as an individual and advance their organization

February 2021

Overcoming key personal battles will ultimately serve the entire department. read more
Living up to Our Oath: We Must Take Care of Others and Ourselves

February 2021

Following a difficult year, firefighters must continue to focus on helping our fellow members cope read more
Chief Nancy

January 2021

The story of the first woman to join the IAFC read more
City Officials – How Must Your Cities Change in the Future?

December 2020

Our goal to protect our staff and citizens should be unwavering. read more

IAFC 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
Congress Passes SIREN Act Reauthorization to Assist Rural EMS

September 19, 2024

Now that S. 265 has passed the House of Representatives, it will go to President Biden to sign into law read more
Chief Greg Rogers provides insight to NFPA Journal on the Single Exit Stair topic

September 4, 2024

Chief Greg Rogers provides insight to NFPA Journal on the Single Exit Stair topic read more