Watch IAFC President and Bozeman Montana Fire Chief Josh Waldo’s statement on a current wildfire situation in Southern California.
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IAFC Calls for Presenters & Instructors Are Now Open read more
IAFC seeks experienced fire service instructors to deliver recruitment, retention, mentoring and leadership training for volunteer departments. read more
IAFC’s A Hustle Worth Having campaign brings fire departments nationwide together for Fire Prevention Week events to inspire new volunteer firefighters. read more
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. ...
The IAFC hosted a Fire Department Exchange that brought together fire service professionals from the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Portugal. This diverse group of leaders engaged in dynamic, solution-focused discussions centered on the most ...