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The FCC Announces New Rules for the 4.9 GHz Band
October 23, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) votes to support new guidelines for a nationwide Band Manager framework
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Firefighter safety and Engineered Wood I-Joists
October 14, 2022
In-depth information for firefighters on engineered wood I-Joists.
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Financial Education Survey: Help Develop Resources for Fire Chiefs
September 29, 2022
Complete a short survey to help us develop financial education and resources for fire chiefs.
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IAFC Participates in National Transportation Safety Board’s Rail Safety Summit
July 26, 2022
NTSB summit focused on actions needed to reduce casualties, partnerships needed to improve safety.
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Chief Michael O’Brian honored for excellence in fire and life safety
June 17, 2022
Individuals dedicated to saving lives & property through their work on code development, fire prevention practices and fire service leadership.
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Electric Vehicle Manufacturers are Improving Emergency Response Guidance for Fighting Lithium-ion Battery Fires Per NTSB Recommendation
June 8, 2022
Updates on improving emergency response guidance for electric vehicles.
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Preventing Electrical Fires - Vigilance & Cooperation Key to Future Risk Reduction
June 8, 2022
Preventing electrical fires
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Responding to Propane Incidents
June 7, 2022
While performing air monitoring of the structure for flammable gas there are a few items you need to remember to operate in a safe and efficient manner.
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IAFC Launches Whole Community Planning for Disaster Online Training
June 13, 2022
This course will provide information on why/how community organizations and others can participate in inclusive emergency planning processes to improve resiliency.
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Protecting Mental Health of First Responders
May 31, 2022
Behavioral health resources available for the mental health needs of responders.
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Monkeypox: What a Fire and EMS Chief Needs to Know
May 27, 2022
While outbreaks of this disease are rare, fire and EMS chiefs should be prepared for the rare instance of a monkeypox case in their community.
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The IAFC calls upon the United States Senate to consider and pass legislation to help make e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards fire-safe.
October 11, 2024
IAFC encourages members to contact their Senators and ask them to pass legislation requiring safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micro mobility devices.
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IAFC is transitioning to a calendar-year membership model
October 4, 2024
Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new calendar year renewal process
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IAFC Recommends that Fire and EMS Chiefs Prepare for Supply Chain Interruptions
October 2, 2024
The IAFC recommends that fire and EMS chiefs take precautions to prepare for possible supply chain interruptions.
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