Safety & Health News

Federal Communications Commission Adopts Report and Order to Facilitate the Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services

August 28, 2024

The IAFC supports the development and implementation of NG911 to strengthen emergency response times. read more

What Chiefs Need to Know About Hazmat Preparedness

January 2020

Chief, are you prepared for a hazmat incident? read more
Lessons Learned from the Misfortunes of Others

January 2020

Using Case Studies to Aid Professional Development read more
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. read more
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. read more
Cardiac Incident? Share Your Story and Save Others

December 4, 2019

If you have ever experienced a cardiac incident, please take a moment to complete this survey as part of IAFC President Gary Ludwig's presidential initiative, "If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell." read more
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. read more
Continuing Education: The Lifeblood of the Hazmat Responder

November 2019

Hazmat Responders Need to be Informed and Prepared. read more
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. read more
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. read more
Brevity: An Important Detail for Critical Messaging

October 25, 2019

The four tenets of critical messaging, short, concise, accurate, and timely, should be used as a guidepost to develop messaging during significant events. read more