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Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS
January 17, 2024
Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?
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Targeted Wildfire Risk Reduction Opportunity
January 6, 2020
A total of ten fire departments will be selected to receive assistance on implementing wildfire risk reduction efforts in their communities.
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Congress Passes PFAS Legislation
December 19, 2019
There is a concern that firefighters’ exposure to PFAS may lead to cancer and problems with the thyroid and immune systems.
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U.S. Senate Committees Consider on IAFC-Supported PFAS Legislation
November 2019
As directed by the bill, FEMA would create and maintain an online repository of this guidance, as well as other vetted resources.
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What You Need to Know About the New Smoke Alarms
November 2019
It's critical to have working smoke alarms installed on every floor of your home, including inside and outside every sleeping area.
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6 Ways to Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service
November 2019
The key to being cancer-free is knowledge and the discipline apply that knowledge daily.
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It's Drone Safety Week
November 5, 2019
This is an opportunity to share your commitment to drone safety and download valuable resources for you and your crew.
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IAFC’s Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System: More Relevant Today Than Ever Before
October 2019
The Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System continues to work on delivering lessons learned from actual near miss, injury, and property damage accident events.
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The IAFC SAR Data Collection Tool and the Response Hurricane Dorian
September 25, 2019
The partnership between the IAFC / NAPSG Foundation / Esri is in its third year of response to disasters.
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Chief Rader: Change Begins With Leaders
August 27, 2019
Chief Jan Rader walks through ground zero of the opioid epidemic in her state by exploring how the community and first responders are making a difference - especially through community partnerships.
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ET3 Applications Now Being Accepted
August 23, 2019
The portal allows the submission of information regarding more efficient and effective patient care.
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VCOS Announces Winner of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award
November 13, 2024
Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) recipient of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award.
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IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Announces Winner of the 2024 Retention & Recruitment Award
November 13, 2024
Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS is the winner of the 2024’s Retention and Recruitment Award
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Chief Brian McQueen (Ret.) Named Winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
November 13, 2024
VCOS announces the winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
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