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November 2008

For Comment: Wildland Fire 2009 Quadrennial Fire Report
November 14, 2008

The IAFC and TV Worldwide Launch IAFC TV
November 7, 2008

Registration Opens for First Two IAFC Conferences in 2009
November 6, 2008

Regional Incident Survey Team Application Deadlines Extended
November 4, 2008

October 2008

The IAFC Encourages Enhanced Preparedness/Awareness
October 31, 2008

The IAFC Releases Statement on Individuals' Rights to Serve Their Communities in Multiple Capacities
October 31, 2008

Near-Miss Reporting System Hits New Milestone
October 30, 2008

IAFC Re-releases Guide for Responding to a Package with Suspicion of a Biological Threat
October 29, 2008

The IAFC and Energizer Remind Families to Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® November 2
Go to CYCCYB fact sheet and home safety tips
October 29, 2008

Two Requests for Feedback: ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule Changes, and State and Local Information Sharing Needs Regarding Federal Intelligence Products
October 27, 2008

Short Member Survey on FRI 2009
October 21, 2008

All-Star Rowing Crew to Honor Heather Westphal in High-Profile Race October 19
October 17, 2008

IAFC Membership Q3 2008 Update
October 17, 2008

Heather Westphal, Manager of Membership Marketing at the IAFC, Drowns October 12 on Family Vacation in Hawaii
"She was one of our brightest stars," says Mark Light, IAFC Executive Director
October 14, 2008

Upcoming Fire Station Design Symposium
October 9, 2008

National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center Announces Focus Groups and Regional Incident Survey Team Recruitment
October 2, 2008

FIRE 20/20 Gives New Why I Chose Fire Diversity Recruitment Video to Fire Departments at No Cost
October 1, 2008

September 2008

Congress Passes FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations: Includes Increased Funding for FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs and the USFA
September 29, 2008

Congress Passes Legislation to Reauthorize the U.S. Fire Administration
September 25, 2008

IAFC Video Highlights Value for Fire Service Leaders
September 24, 2008

Apply for Harvard’s Prestigious Innovations Award – September 30 Deadline
September 23, 2008

Victory! Residential Fire Sprinklers Proposal Approved Today at ICC Hearing
September 21, 2008

Wildland Fire Policy Committee Develops Private Resource Utilization Guidelines
IAFC On Scene article preview: September 18, 2008
    • Expanded On Scene article on this topic (members-only through 10/15/08)

3rd Edition of IAFF/IAFC Wellness-Fitness Initiative Now Available
September 15, 2008

On Scene Survey: Thanks and Extended Deadline
September 9, 2008

IAFC 2008 Strategic Planning and Leadership Forum Thriving in Tough Times
September 4, 2008

Lawmakers, Students and Advocates Launch 2008 National Campus Fire Safety Month
Media Advisory: September 4, 2008

Model Procedures for Response During Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
September 3, 2008

IAFC Passes Multiple Resolutions at FRI: Support of Fire Sprinklers is a Key Issue
September 2, 2008

August 2008

Leaders Sign Joint Labor-Management Initiative Guiding Principles
August 29, 2008

IAFC Issues Suggestions for September 11 Remembrance
August 28, 2008

Grorud Becomes the IAFC's President
August 20, 2008

Product Recall Notice: 325 FT Shot Line for Bridger™ Line Gun (pdf)
Web announcement: August 20, 2008

Campus Fire Safety Legislation Signed into Law
Web exclusive: August 19, 2008

Forthcoming Report Focuses on EMS Delivery Within the Volunteer/Combination Fire Service
Media release: August 16, 2008

TargetSafety and VCOS Announce a $1.5 Million Online Training Grant for U.S. Volunteer and Combination Fire Departments (pdf)
Media release: August 15, 2008

Watertown, N.Y., Firefighters Awarded Highest Honor for Saving Lives in a Devastating Structure Fire
August 14, 2008

Save the Date: IAFC 2008 Strategic Planning and Leadership Forum
August 12, 2008

Share Your Opinion About On Scene
August 8, 2008

July 2008

IAFC Quarterly Membership Update
July 29, 2008

President Signs VoIP/911 Bill Into Law
Web exclusive: July 23, 2008

July 24 Webinar to Discuss Smoke Alarm Technology
Web exclusive: July 21, 2008

Modification of Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy Guidance
July 18, 2008

New Hazardous Materials Resources Released
July 17, 2008

Comments Needed: Incident Command System Forms
July 16, 2008

Show Your Support: Help Save Lives by Attending the ICC hearings in September
FireRescue Magazine: July 2008
Article reprinted with permission.

IAFC Receives $989,068 Grant from DHS For National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System
Media release: July 14, 2008

Unofficial Election Results: Fire Chief Jack Parow Received Highest Number of Votes
July 7, 2008

June 2008

Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week—How'd It Go?
June 30, 2008

Interim Report on Digital Radios Released
Media release: IAFC Reports on Fireground Noise and Digital Radio Transmissions
June 30, 2008

IAFC Delivers Recommendations at U.S. Senate Hearing Regarding Response to a Nuclear Terrorism Event
June 27, 2008

Fireworks Public Safety Announcement
Web exclusive: June 25, 2008

Fire/EMS Safety Week Just Four Days Away: Are You Ready?
June 19, 2008

Underwriters Laboratories Webinar Series to Discuss Smoke Alarms and Advancements in Fire Safety
June 11, 2008

Fire/EMS Safety Week: Focusing Our Commitment to Long-Term Results - Third Key Area: Initiate an Emergency Vehicle Policy
June 9, 2008

Two Federal Updates - Top Level USFA Vacancy & CEDAP Application Period
June 6, 2008

IAFC Digital Problem Working Group Produces Best Practices Presentation
June 2, 2008

May 2008

Get Involved: Vote Today
May 29, 2008

Fire/EMS Safety Week: Focusing Our Commitment to Long Term Results - Second Key Area: Fully Implement the WFI
May 28, 2008

IAFC Announces New Technology Council Initiative
May 27, 2008

2008 SAFER Grant Application Period Opens May 27
May 20, 2008

Award Nominations Due: Two Weeks Left to Tell the IAFC Who Excels Among You
May 19, 2008

Fire/EMS Safety Week: Focusing Our Commitment to Long Term Results - First of Three Key Areas: Fully Implement NFPA 1500
May 14, 2008

IAFC Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline is June 1
IAFC On Scene advance: May 15, 2008

IAFC Seeks Applicants for Regional Incident Survey Teams
May 7, 2008

Enhancements to Bomb Arson Tracking System Announced
Web exclusive: May 6, 2008

IAFC Membership Quarterly Update
May 5, 2008

April 2008

Public Comments Being Accepted for Changes to Fireworks Standard
April 30, 2008

Eight Fire Officials Selected for Harvard Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program
April 21, 2008

IAFC’s Digital Problem Working Group Continues Effort to Mitigate Digital Radio Issues
April 10, 2008

2008 House Passes U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization Bill
April 8, 2008

2008 Safety, Health and Survival Week Theme Announced: Committed to Long-Term Results
April 3, 2008

March 2008

Deadly Fires Prompt National Warning: Fire Safety Experts Say Most Home Fires Preventable; IAFC and 20 Fire Service Organizations Urge Everyone to Practice Fire Safety
March 31, 2008

Reminder—FIRE Act Grant Applications Due April 4
March 24, 2008

IAFC Photo Contest Now Open
March 18, 2008

IAFC Conferences: Full schedule details and registration now available online
March 6, 2008

Second Round of Spring 2008 IAFC Awards Open Their Nomination Cycles
March 4, 2008

Application Period for FY 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grants Opens Today: IAFC GR Department Issues Analysis
March 3, 2008

February 2008

IAFC and Emery & Associates, Inc. Partner to Expand Hazmat Offerings
February 29, 2008

FEMA Webcast/Broadcast March 5: What’s New in the National Response Framework?
February 26, 2008

Nominations Open for Energizer’s® Keep Going® Hall of Fame
February 22, 2008

IAFC Seeks Best Practices in Critical-Infrastructure Protection
February 20, 2008

Registration Open for March ISO Seminar
February 13, 2008

President Bush Proposes Budget for FY09
February 5, 2008
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Workshops for FY2008 Applicants

2008 Candidates for the IAFC Board of Directors
February 4, 2008

January 2008

IAFC Joins Public Safety Efforts Of Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
January 29, 2008

New Resources on Federal Taxation Available on IAFC Website
January 28, 2008

Enhancing Safety Can’t Wait: Near-Miss System and Other Tools Can Help Make the Needed Changes in 2008
January 24, 2008

IAFC’s Spring 2008 Award Nomination Period Opens
January 23, 2008

DHS Releases New National Response Framework Guiding Domestic-Incident Response
January 22, 2008

America’s Firefighting Heroes Award Honors Valor and Service
Web exclusive: January 16, 2008

USFA Kicks Off Smoking and Home Fires Campaign: IAFC and the FLSS Urge Fire Departments to Take Part
January 9, 2008

Quarterly IAFC Membership Update
January 7, 2008