About the EMS Section

The IAFC Emergency Medical Services Section:

Is a forum that addresses fire service EMS issues
Provides guidance and direction to the IAFC board and membership on fire service EMS issues
Represents fire-based EMS issues to the federal government and other interest groups

Asst. Chief Jim Augustine (DC Fire), Rick Patrick (DHS) and John Koerner (OSHA) speaking on H1N1 at Congressional briefing

Each year, the EMS Section sponsors the Fire-Rescue Med Conference. Fire-Rescue Med addresses a wide variety of EMS issues, and the conference is recognized throughout the industry as the premier gathering of fire service EMS leadership. Sessions are specifically targeted toward upper management, EMS officer and mid-level supervisors.

With over 1,600 members, the EMS Section is one of the IAFC’s largest and offers a wealth of resources to members and the EMS community. We invite you to join the EMS Section and help drive the future of fire-based EMS.

Bylaws (pdf)

Benefits of EMS Section Membership (pdf)