The Federal & Military Fire Services Section (FMFSS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) serves as a strong voice for federal and military fire and emergency services personnel worldwide.
Our Mission
The Federal & Military Fire Services Section works to meet the current and future challenges facing federal and military fire and emergency services. The Section promotes and supports regulations, legislation, programs, and initiatives that enhance the safety of life and property while improving conditions for fire and emergency services personnel.
Advancing the Federal & Military Fire Service
By bringing together fire and emergency service professionals from across the federal government and U.S. military, the Federal & Military Fire Services Section provides a forum for leadership, collaboration, advocacy, education, and innovation—helping members protect their personnel, their communities, and the missions they serve.
Who We Represent
Section members represent a broad range of federal and military organizations, including the:
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Navy
- U.S. Marine Corps
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Air Force
- Bureau of Land Management
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Forest Service
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Energy
- National Institutes of Health


