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IAFC Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Releases 2024-2026 Strategic Plan
October 1, 2024
IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use
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CDC Releases New Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals
March 10, 2021
The CDC has released new guidelines for individuals who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations. Everyone is encouraged to review these guidelines and do their part to help control the spread of COVID-19.
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Accepting Failure or Faking Perfection? It’s Time to be Realistic About our Success and Failures
February 2021
We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service.
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Top Wildfire Management Groups Name 2021 National Wildfire Mitigation Awardees
February 23, 2021
Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.
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NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles
February 22, 2021
Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.
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Safety Stand Down 2021: Rebuild Rehab
February 22, 2021
Responder agencies are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activities during the week of June 20-26 in order to focus on training and education related to this year’s theme, Rebuild Rehab.
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How fire chiefs can push past mistakes to grow as an individual and advance their organization
February 2021
Overcoming key personal battles will ultimately serve the entire department.
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City Officials – How Must Your Cities Change in the Future?
December 2020
Our goal to protect our staff and citizens should be unwavering.
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Lancaster, California: Response to COVID From the City's Perspective
December 2020
A look at how the city responded and came out stronger during the pandemic.
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America is bracing for the convergence of COVID-19 and the flu season.
December 2020
What does it mean for our health care system and first responders?
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Congress Passes Legislation to Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
December 14, 2020
This week Congress passed The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA; H.R. 6395).
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Fire Chief Ray Reynolds Honored for Excellence in Fire and Life Safety
August 15, 2024
Fire and Life Safety Section presented Fire Chief Ray Reynolds with the 2024 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
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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.
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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
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