National Safety Culture Change Initiative

New and evolving technology is keeping firefighters safer and better protected. From advances in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to indispensable software that can be accessed directly from fire trucks, the digital world continues to infiltrate every aspect of firefighting. However, ...

During the Spring of 2018, IAFC President Tom Jenkins convened a workgroup to examine the issues involving firefighters and EMS providers carrying concealed weapons (CCW) while on duty. The workgroup consisted of representation from several IAFC Sections as well as ...

The Chief's A-RIT (Administrative Rapid Information Tool) is an interactive, digital guide to deliver education, training and guidance on administrative tasks in the volunteer fire service. It includes resources to help you understand and apply the non-operational aspects of running a ...

The webinar tackles the issue of optimizing organizational effectiveness and communicating the value your department provides to the community. It's a summary (and preview) of a workshop Dr. Lynch facilitated at Fire-Rescue International (FRI). Presenter: Dr. Pat Lynch, President, Business Alignment Strategies, ...

Until further research is completed, the IAFC is currently of the opinion that exhaust capturing systems are the most effective to prevent firefighter exposures in addition to other systems. As additional scientific independent research is conducted on vehicle mounted filtration ...