We Advocate For
The IAFC represents the fire and emergency service on priority policy issues including:
- Disaster preparedness and emergency response
- Federal grant funding
- Public safety communications
- EMS policy and reimbursement
- Hazardous materials response
- Wildfire
- Urban search and rescue
- Fire protection
- Federal labor, health, and safety regulations
How We Make an Impact
The IAFC advances the interests of fire and EMS chiefs by:
- Proposing and supporting federal legislation
- Providing expert testimony before Congress and federal agencies
- Submitting official comments on proposed legislation and regulations
- Meeting directly with members of Congress, federal agencies, and Executive Branch officials
Keeping Members Informed
Advocacy doesn’t stop Washington. We keep IAFC members informed through member alerts and weekly updates about legislative and regulatory developments, emerging policy issues, and federal funding opportunities that impact their departments and communities.
Our mission is simple: ensure fire and EMS chiefs have the resources, representation, and support they need to protect their communities before, during, and after emergencies.
Make Your Voice Heard
Help advance policies that support fire and EMS departments nationwide. Connect with elected officials through the IAFC Action Center.