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This Fire Prevention Week Host an Open House and Recruit New Volunteers
September 3, 2026
Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10 is a perfect time to be part of a national open house week and host open houses and recruitment-focused events.
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Ensuring Safety in the Age of Lithium-Ion Batteries
November 5, 2024
Resources to assist fire departments during Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems response
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The IAFC Calls Upon the House of Representatives to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
November 5, 2024
Please use our Legislative Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to pass the Social Security Fairness Act
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Public Hearing on Thermal Fuse Reimbursement: A Critical Step Towards Fire Safety
November 4, 2024
CMC to hold public hearing November 8 regarding thermal fuses, a crucial safety device in fire prevention.
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Evacuation Management 2-Day Course for Law & Fire Service Leaders
October 30, 2024
A two-day program was developed to help communities PREPARE and RESPOND to a largescale evacuation
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The FCC Announces New Rules for the 4.9 GHz Band
October 23, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) votes to support new guidelines for a nationwide Band Manager framework
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Shaping the Future of Fire Service: Insights from IAFC President Josh Waldo
October 18, 2024
Listen in as Chief Josh Waldo shares his journey to becoming Chief of Bozeman and President of the IAFC.
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FEMA's Hurricane Milton After the Storm Messaging Resource Toolkit
October 10, 2024
This toolkit provides multimedia resources quickly available for you to be able to share messaging to your community after Hurricane Milton.
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IAFC is transitioning to a calendar-year membership model
October 4, 2024
Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new calendar year renewal process
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IAFC Recommends that Fire and EMS Chiefs Prepare for Supply Chain Interruptions
October 2, 2024
The IAFC recommends that fire and EMS chiefs take precautions to prepare for possible supply chain interruptions.
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IAFC Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Releases 2024-2026 Strategic Plan
October 1, 2024
IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use
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