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IAFC Calls for Federal Clarification on Interstate EMS Operations and Emergency Medications
IAFC Calls for Federal Clarification on Interstate EMS Operations and Emergency Medications – IAFC
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IAFC Recommends Firefighters to train to NFPA 1010
Explore NFPA 1010 training, lessons from East Palestine and Port Newark, and resources to improve firefighter safety on railways and in ports.
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IAFC Releases Recommendations for FEMA Reform
Explore IAFC recommendations for FEMA reform, including disaster preparedness, fire and EMS funding, emergency response coordination and federal resources.
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IAFC Files Comments to the FAA’s proposed rule on unmanned aircraft operations (UAS) Operations Beyond the Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
IAFC Advocates for Expanded Drone Operations in Emergency Response
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IAFC Submits Testimony Asking Congress to Resolve Problems with Fire Apparatus Cost and Delivery Times
IAFC testimony highlights rising fire apparatus costs, four-year delays, supply chain risks, and solutions to protect firefighter safety and EMS readiness.
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IAFC Submits Congressional Testimony on Public Safety Communications
IAFC testimony urges support for FirstNet, nationwide NG9-1-1, and AM radio to strengthen emergency communications for fire and EMS responders.
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Reducing Stairs in Residential Buildings Higher Than Three Stories
Retaining two stairways in residential buildings over three stories protects occupants, supports firefighters, and strengthens emergency evacuation safety.
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Fire Sprinklers in New Construction
IAFC supports fire sprinklers in all new construction to protect communities, firefighters, property, the economy, and the environment.
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Home Oxygen Burn and Injury Fire Safety
Explore IAFC’s position on home oxygen fire safety, including burn injury prevention, smoking hazards, equipment safety, and community risk reduction.
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Consumer Fireworks
The IAFC supports banning consumer fireworks, citing rising injuries, deaths, fires, and property damage while promoting licensed public displays.
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Common Ground on EMS Education & Degrees
Explore a national EMS education position statement covering competency-based training, accreditation, certification, and the future of the profession.
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Utilization of Local Government Resources for Wildland and WUI Fires
Discover how IAFC promotes collaborative wildfire response, local resource utilization, qualification standards, and stronger fire-adapted communities across the U.S.