Amber Ribbon Report, Best Practices for Fire Service Canines at FRI

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Guidance on Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

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11 Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer.

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Yellow Ribbon Report Update on behavioral wellness now available!

Report provides resources, action items toward a proactive approach to mental wellness in our industry.

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Federal Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee Votes on Recommendations

November 3, 2023
New recommendations are being considered for ambulance services and improve the disclosure of charges and fees for ground ambulance services

Top 3 Reasons to Apply for IAFC's Diversity Executive Leadership Program (iDELP)

November 1, 2023
Take your leadership journey to the next level while championing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Protect America's Fire and Emergency Services

October 10, 2023
National organizations calling on Congress to ensure that vital fire service grant programs are reauthorized

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Decision Making as a First-Time Incident Commander

December 13, 2023 Online
This webinar explores the fireground factors for residential structure fires
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Mental Health Programming Within the Department

January 9, 2024 Online
This webinar covers the mental health aspects for first responders.
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Recruitment & Retention Coordinator Certification Training

January 20 - 21, 2024 | Woodstock, VA
Join us for a Recruitment & Retention Coordinator Certification training in Woodstock, VA.

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Amber Ribbon Report

Amber Ribbon Report - Best Practices for Fire Service Canines

This report identifies and defines roles/standards for the use of canines within fire/EMS organizations
National Firefighter Registry

National Firefighter Registry

USFA national database used to conduct studies that will guide program decision making to improve direct communication with departments
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Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

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