Wildland News

IAFC Testifies on Draft OSHA Emergency Response Regulations

November 12, 2024

The new rule calls for changes in all aspects of emergency response, including staffing, training, apparatus readiness, and protective clothing and equipment. read more

Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard

May 2, 2024

Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard read more
Wildfire Mitigation Awards Announced

February 14, 2024

Wildfire Mitigation Awards have named the individuals and organizations chosen to receive honors this year read more
IAFC Seeks Proposals from Technology Organizations with Specialized Expertise in System Consolidation

January 23, 2024

Services sought to leverage IAFC’s existing technology stack, with potential consideration for additive solutions read more
Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS

January 17, 2024

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing? read more
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. read more
IAFC Applauds Groundbreaking Recommendations in Recent Wildfire Commission Report

October 3, 2023

IAFC believes in collaborative efforts to reduce risks in communities and enhance preparedness for wildland fires read more
New IAFC Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit

August 8, 2023

Checkout this new interactive web-based geospatial Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit. read more
URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

March 28, 2023

Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any amendments read more
Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

March 3, 2023

Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program read more
WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity

February 27, 2023

We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project . read more

IAFC News

IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Announces Winner of the 2024 Retention & Recruitment Award

November 13, 2024

Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS is the winner of the 2024’s Retention and Recruitment Award read more
Chief Brian McQueen (Ret.) Named Winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award

November 13, 2024

VCOS announces the winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award read more
IAFC & Motorola Announce 13th Year of the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Program

November 13, 2024

Twenty applicants will be chosen to participate in this year’s cohort read more

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