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It’s the Holiday Season: Health Update from the IAFC
December 6, 2022
The the best ways to stay healthy over the coming winter months
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Near-Miss Reporting and Communication
May 29, 2012
As fire chief, you receive the following as part of an after-action report: After a recent third alarm was brought ...
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Charleston Fire Department: Five Years Later
May 30, 2012
June 18 will mark the fifth anniversary of the Sofa Super Store Fire. The City of Charleston Fire Department (CFD) ...
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IAFC Introduces New Medical Exam Resource
June 13, 2012
Who better to ask a question about a specific health issue``s impact on a medical exam than a doctor who``s ...
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Emergency Medical Services: An Adaptive Challenge
May 3, 2012
It seems that on almost a daily basis, we read about another firefighter or EMT/paramedic line-of-duty death. While we ...
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Power Couple: Near-Miss Reports and Rules of Engagement
May 3, 2012
While all of the components of the Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Health and Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Survival ...
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Rules of Engagement for Incident Commanders: Extend Limited Risk to Protect Savable Property
July 25, 2012
Extend LIMITED Risk to Protect SAVABLE Property. Objective: To cause the incident commander to limit risk exposure to a reasonable, ...
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Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: Effective Interagency Collaboration
July 25, 2012
We all know what it’s like to be sitting at our desks, working on daily administrative tasks that require focus ...
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Near-Miss Reporting: Stop, Look and Listen; This Is a Hazmat Call
June 26, 2012
Recognizing that you``re operating on the scene of a hazardous materials emergency is key to keeping responders safe during operations ...
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Near-Miss Reporting: 5,000 Reports and Counting
September 11, 2012
Near-Miss report #12-217 describes a routine operation of backing an apparatus into the bay and potentially trapping two members between ...
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Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: The Basics of Modern Fire Behavior
September 11, 2012
Over the last decade, the fire service has seen a renewed emphasis on going back to basics. This movement can ...
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Spanish-Language Hazmat Instructor - Independent Contractor Opportunity
May 22, 2023
Seeking a minimum of two (2) independent contractors to serve as Spanish-speaking Hazmat Safety Instructors
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IAFC Presents Historical Memorabilia as a Part of Their 150th Anniversary Celebration Plans
May 22, 2023
The IAFC will celebrate 150th anniversary at a press conference on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 3:30 PM ET
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IAFC Board Unveils 150th Anniversary Celebration Plans
May 20, 2023
IAFC is turning 150
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