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Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers
December 22, 2023
Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders.
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U.S. DOT Proposes Major Rule for the Safe Transportation of LNG by Rail Tank Car
October 23, 2019
Currently, LNG may only be transported via rail in a portable tank with an approval from FRA. However, the HMR does authorize the DOT 113 specification tank car for other flammable cryogenic liquids
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EMS Data Collection – How Do Your Costs Add Up?
October 2019
Does your fire department bill for EMS service? If so, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to get a snapshot of your agency’s EMS costs, revenues, and utilization.
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Firefighter Safety Culture Starts Behind the Wheel
October 2019
A comprehensive emergency vehicle driver program demonstrates your organization’s culture of safety for your firefighters, as well as the general public, that encounters our emergency vehicles on the street.
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Firefighters' Top 8 Characteristics of Effective Leaders
October 2019
Firefighters weigh in on what makes a leader worthy of respect and loyalty.
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Accounting for Fire Departments in Congress
October 2019
Your help is needed to contact your members of Congress and urge them to include fire sprinklers and volunteer tax protections in any tax package that Congress will pass this year.
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ET3 Updates: Where Is the Program Heading?
September 20, 2019
One of the most important announcements from CMMI came with their decision to extend the application period, which now will close on October 5 at 11:59 PM ET.
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FRI 2019 Highlights: VCOS Interview
September 10, 2019
Chief Charles Flynn and Chief Al Yancey, Jr. on IAFC TV during FRI 2019
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VCOS and EFO Release New Report to Assist in First 100 Days as a Chief
August 9, 2019
New report lays out the key things a new or interim chief needs to know and be thinking about on the first day, during the first week, during the first month, and during months two through six.
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National Diversity and Inclusion Program Departments Announced
July 30, 2019
This program focuses on improving volunteer recruitment and retention through more inclusive and diverse departments nationwide
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VCOS & VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open
July 17, 2019
The award recognizes success and excellence in the retention and recruitment of emergency service members.
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Passing of VCOS Immediate Past Chair Chief Charles Flynn
March 13, 2024
Chief Charles Flynn, Immediate Past Chair of the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, early this morning.
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Congress Passes Funding for Wildland Fire and Hazmat Programs
March 11, 2024
On Friday the U.S. Senate passed legislation to fund federal wildland fire and hazmat programs through September 30. The House previously passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366) on March 6. The bill will now go to President Biden for signature.
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Submit Your Nomination for the 2024 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
March 4, 2024
Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life.
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