Safety & Health News

Firefighter Families Visit Washington DC to Advocate for PSOB Benefits

July 8, 2024

Ask Congress to Pass the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1719/S. 930) read more

But Was That a Direct Hit?

May 2, 2018

The National Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System is a free, anonymous, nonpunitive reporting system. We strongly encourage firefighters to submit reports, whether the events led to injury or accident or something just almost happened. read more
Safety, Health And Survival Section Spotlight: Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue

April 12, 2018

Learn how Ft. Lauderdale put a fitness initiative in motion to improve the safety and health of its firefighters. read more
FY 2017 FP&S Grant Application Period Opens Feb. 12

January 25, 2018

Begin Preparing Your FY 2017 FP&S Application Now. read more
Safety and Health: Leadership and the Mob

January 2018

A group targets an individual with character assassination, humiliation, blame and criticism. They question the target’s knowledge, skill and ability. This is mobbing, AKA group bullying. read more
Safety and Health: Helping the Masses Tame the Danger

December 2017

In the fire service, safety is now a way of life. It hasn’t always been that way, as our occupation can be resistant to change. It prides itself on the ability to take on danger and tame it. read more
Fighting Fire with the Tax Code

December 5, 2017

Tax cut bill: What's in it for fire and EMS read more
Safety & Health: “Be Nice”

October 31, 2017

With the news of Chief Brunacini’s passing, I’ve thought about how his contributions relate to the safety, health and survival of firefighters. I keep coming back to one of his simple yet impactful innovations. He told his firefighters to “Be nice.” read more
The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit: A Resource for Fire Departments

September 2017

Exposure to the trauma of others is an occupational challenge for first responders. Organ-izations can mitigate the negative impacts of vicarious trauma—and it’s their duty and responsibility to do so. The VTT was designed to help. read more
Yes, Bullying, Harassment and Violence are Alive in the Firehouse

June 15, 2017

In the midst of discussions of brotherhood, courage, honor and self-sacrifice, the revelation that a firefighter committed suicide as a reaction to cyberbullying was for some eye opening, for others validation of their lived experience. read more
Executive Officer Leadership: Firefighters and the Cancer Threat

June 15, 2017

Occupational cancer among firefighters is on the rise at a rate that is far above the norms for the general population: Reports shows that firefighters are 2.2 times more likely to develop occupational cancer. read more

IAFC News

New Standards Development Activity on Battery Safety

May 24, 2024

NFPA is seeking comments regarding New Standards Development Activity on Battery Safety read more
Contractor Opportunity: IAFC Wildfire Programs through June 17

May 21, 2024

Contractor Opportunity: IAFC Wildfire Programs through June 17. read more
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Critical Fire Safety Legislation

May 15, 2024

The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act has passed its first hurdle. This important safety bill and its companion legislation will now face a Senate vote. read more