National Safety Culture Change Initiative

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Ready program equips citizens with simple steps to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies, including natural disasters.  For example, Ready asks individuals to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit, make a ...

There is no single road to chief in the volunteer fire service. You progress through the ranks, or you step in because nobody else wanted the job. You might have one or twenty years of fire service experience. No matter ...

This document was developed by the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), in partnership with the Executive Fire Officers (EFO) Section of the IAFC, to provide guidance for a new or interim ...

What is PFAS and How Does it Affect the Fire & Emergency Service? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a collection of manufactured chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, Gen X, and many other chemicals. The larger body of chemicals are referred ...

Speaking to state or local officials can be intimidating. However, there are multiple instances pertaining to department needs that require frequent contact with these representatives. State and local governments provide departments with the resources necessary to fulfill their missions. Knowing ...