Volunteer News

Public Hearing on Thermal Fuse Reimbursement: A Critical Step Towards Fire Safety

November 4, 2024

CMC to hold public hearing November 8 regarding thermal fuses, a crucial safety device in fire prevention. read more

Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

December 23, 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
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 read more
NVFC, VCOS, ISFSI Release Operational Training Guide for Fire Departments

November 15, 2022

A training program that meets the needs of the community and the individual firefighter with safety read more
Symposium in the Sun Scholarship and Award Nominations Due Sept. 29

September 9, 2022

Apply for a scholarship to the Symposium in the Sun. read more
Emerging Leader Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship Opportunity

August 12, 2022

Scholarship available for an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun. read more
New IAFC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Study Report Identifies Areas of Improvement and Recommends Actions Departments Can Take to Improve Recruitment and Retention

July 18, 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion study report identifies areas of improvement and recommend actions departments can take to create and maintain diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environments. read more
Would You Take 10 Minutes to Help the Volunteer and Combination Fire Service?

January 14, 2022

The IAFC is conducting a survey on diversity, equity and inclusion to assist volunteer recruitment and retention in the volunter and combination fire service. Learn more about the survey and participate today. read more
Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

December 22, 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience. read more
FEMA Announces SAFER Grant Application Period: Jan. 3 – Feb. 4, 2022

December 22, 2021

The application period for the Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grants application period will begin on JAN 3. read more
Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

December 17, 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources. read more