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Departmental Membership

Do you serve a population of 10,000 or less? Want all the resources of a large department but just don’t have the budget?

Join IAFC as a departmental member and ALL of the members in your department receive ALL the benefits of the IAFC membership.  From the newest firefighter to the most seasoned chief, the IAFC is your one-stop-shop for the challenges that arise in your department.  Some examples of what IAFC membership gives you:

• Answers through member email alerts and other vehicles
• Resources like members only documents
• Networking like member discussion forums
• Industry expertise like the Digital Radio Problem effort
• SOGs like the Model Policies & Procedures for Emergency Vehicle Safety
• Proven methods like Safety Stand Down resources
• Continuing education through IAFC conferences
• Industry discounts on publications, conferences, products and services
• and much, much more!

For just a fraction of the price, departmental membership gives your entire department membership in the IAFC.

Each department will receive one copy of each IAFC publication (IAFC On Scene and FireRescue magazine) and one vote in IAFC elections—all of these things can be shared among department members.  Plus, everyone in your department can attend IAFC conferences at the member discount rate!

You are not alone.

We continue to support and successfully lobby to increase funding for the U.S. Fire Administration and FIRE and SAFER grant programs.  We know that government funding is essential to the daily operations of your department.  View other IAFC fire service legislative priorities.

IAFC is your connection.

Can’t afford to travel? The IAFC offers many virtual benefits to save you time and money.  As a member, your department will get its own unique username and password for 24/7 access to members-only resources right here at www.iafc.org.  This gives you access to our online membership directory and discussion forums for networking with other departments, large and small.  Plus, you’ll find hundreds of resources available for download to help you survive in today’s fire service.

What are you waiting for?

Join IAFC today as a departmental member and give everyone in your department access to IAFC benefits.  To join, complete the online application, fax or mail the application (pdf), or call Member Services toll-free at 866-385-9110.