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

Risky Business

October 2020

When developing a risk assessment, your job is to define the characteristics of the response area or overall jurisdiction. read more
Executive Leadership in the Fire Service: Observations Part 2

October 2020

Part Two of a Two-Part Series Discussing Executive Leadership with Dr. Denis Onieal. read more
IAFC Members Pass Amendment to Constitution and Bylaws

September 2020

IAFC members approve amendment to the IAFC Constitution and Bylaws. read more
Chief Richard Carrizzo named Vice-Chair of the Board of FirstNet Authority

September 3, 2020

Chief promises to continue the work that maintains a robust public safety broadband network. read more
IAFC Supports Vaccine Prioritization for First Responders

September 2, 2020

IAFC supports prioritized COVID-19 vaccine access for fire and EMS personnel read more
Bridging the Multigenerational Divide in Your Department

September 2020

In a diverse world of generations, we as a fire service, still seem to struggle when it comes to retention and recruitment. read more
Hazmat and Local Emergency Planning Committees

September 2020

Industrial partners are encouraged to be active in their Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC). read more
Civil Unrest Lessons Learned

August 2020

The safety of first responders is paramount during these events. read more
IAFC’s Coronavirus Task Force Update

August 2020

The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force was formed to focus the IAFC's efforts on preparing the fire and emergency service to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). read more
Karl Neubecker of Ellington Fire Department Selected as 2020 Training Officer Recognition Award Winner

July 22, 2020

Deputy Chief of Training Made Mark with Innovation During COVID Pandemic and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Training Program read more

IAFC News

International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Statement on the Passing of Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr.

August 27, 2024

The IAFC honors the memory of the fire service’s friend in Congress, Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr., and expresses its sympathies to Representative Pascrell’s family, friends, and staff during their time of grief. read more
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