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U.S. House Passes Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
November 19, 2024
The House passes legislation to increase the Social Security benefit for many career fire and EMS personnel and their spouses
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IAFC Position on COVID-19 Vaccination of Fire and EMS Personnel
August 24, 2021
The IAFC is committed to the health and safety of our fire and EMS department personnel.
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Chiefs Reflect on Interview Regarding Volunteer Firefighters
August 19, 2021
According to a National Fire Protection Association report, there is an estimated 1,115,000 firefighters in the United States. Of that total number, 745,000 or 67% are volunteer firefighters.
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New VCOS Board Members Sworn-In at Fire-Rescue International
August 6, 2021
Chief Brita Horn, Assistant Chief Paul Sterling, Jr., Chief Al Yancey, Jr., and Chief Kevin Hardwick sworn in at FRI 2021.
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Members of Congress Introduce Legislation with Housing Benefits for Volunteer Fire and EMS Personnel
July 23, 2021
The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act (S. 2316/H.R. 4377) was introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-MN) and Representative Cynthia Axne (D-IA). Both bills have bipartisan support.
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Winner Announced for 2021 VCOS Training Officer Recognition Award Sponsored by Vector Solutions
July 7, 2021
James Hedrick, Volunteer Training Coordinator from Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue Department Named the 2021 Recipient
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IAFC Seeks Proposals for App Development
June 24, 2021
IAFC seeks competitive proposals for app development that will enable fire departments to create recruitment and retention plans
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Vector Solutions and IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Now Accepting Nominations for the 2021 Training Officer Recognition Award
April 27, 2021
The award, which is now open for nominations, acknowledges exemplary conduct by a training officer for their innovation and effectiveness when delivering training.
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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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State-by-State Listing of Vaccine Priority Available
December 11, 2020
IAFC urges members to contact their governors in support of providing all fire and EMS personnel with priority access to COVID vaccines.
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Wildland Fire Highlighted in Congressional Briefing
August 18, 2020
IAFC educates Congress about current wildland fire issues
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The IAFC has been asked to help support the Billion Readiness Initiative
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The Safety, Health & Survival Section is bringing back the Coffee with SHS Program
April 17, 2025
Provide feedback for the relaunch of the Coffee with SHS program
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