Watch IAFC President and Bozeman Montana Fire Chief Josh Waldo’s statement on a current wildfire situation in Southern California.
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Explore IAFC's new Wildfire Resilience Hub for wildfire preparedness resources, training, technical assistance, and community resilience programs. read more
IAFC's A Hustle Worth Having campaign connects with Gen Z at the National FFA Convention, inspiring young people to explore volunteer firefighting. read more
Discover the 5x5 Public Safety Innovation track at TSI 2026, featuring emerging broadband technologies, FirstNet applications, and hands-on learning. read more
Keeping Fire and EMS Operations Running During Technology Disruptions Fire and EMS departments rely on digital systems for dispatch, emergency communications, incident management, patient care documentation, and daily operations. But what happens when those systems fail? The International Association of Fire Chiefs ...
Fire and emergency service agencies are navigating a fundamentally different apparatus market. Longer manufacturing timelines, rising and less predictable costs, supply-chain constraints, workforce challenges, and increased demand have made traditional purchasing and replacement practices increasingly difficult to sustain. The Emergency ...
Overview of the 'RSG - Youth Engagement' Document The Building More Resilient Communities Through Youth Engagement publication outlines strategies for engaging youth in wildfire safety education and community resilience efforts using the Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) framework. The main goals are to ...
The Special Events Planning Toolkit was developed to make event planning more practical for fire service leaders. Large events can create many of the same planning problems regardless of venue or jurisdiction. Those problems usually involve fire and life safety, ...
The Be Smoke Ready provides guidance on preparing for and responding to wildfire smoke to protect health and safety. It emphasizes the importance of smoke readiness, as wildfire smoke can travel long distances and impact air quality for extended periods. ...