Symposium in the Sun 2022

The IAFC’s Volunteer Workforce Solutions program through a FEMA SAFER grant, is releasing a study report of the U.S. volunteer and combination fire service on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to help departments improve their recruitment and retention efforts, particularly ...

Do you get frustrated when volunteers or employees leave after only a short time in a role? Does managing a team across multiple generations lead to frustration? Are you looking for new, creative ways to recruit, engage and build a ...

The Ethanol Emergency Response Coalition (EERC) was formed by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) in 2006 with organizations representing emergency responders and the fire protection industry to support safety concerns with the transporting and handling of renewable fuels—specifically ethanol and ...

Combining volunteer and career staff has proven to be an extremely effective operational model for the fire service. To better understand how your department can increase safety in your community, the IAFC has created three online courses and one in-person ...

This resource by Dennis Compton features exceptional women in the fire and emergency services field. This booklet was created to commemorate, encourage and celebrate the vital roles of these women in both the fire service and American history.