Making Every Second and Dollar Count in Emergency Operations

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 ...

The report highlights the importance of the U.S. Fire Administration through its ability to record and process data through systems like the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) and prepare a new generation of senior leaders through the National ...

Resource by IAFC's Training and Education Department Abstract Recent large-scale emergency incidents have exposed critical gaps in firefighter readiness and interagency coordination. From the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, to the fatal shipboard fire aboard the Grande Costa D’Avorio ...

This comprehensive report presents the results of a nationwide gap analysis and needs assessment conducted by the IAFC with support from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Drawing on feedback from more than 300 fire ...

We brought together three seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the field and analyzing incident after-action reports to address key concerns and answer your questions about effective incident management. Topics included functional training, coordination tactics, critical decision-making during high-stakes hazmat ...