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Let’s Talk About Your Brain

13 November 2023

The IAFC is conducting a study on behavioral health in Fire and EMS within the United States.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/11/13/let-s-talk-about-your-brain

FLSS Scholarship for the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference

7 November 2023

Learn about an opportunity for scholarships and complimentary registration to attend the Community Risk …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/11/07/flss-scholarship-for-the-community-risk-reduction-conference

Federal Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee Votes on Recommendations

6 November 2023

New recommendations are being considered for ambulance services and improve the disclosure of charges …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/11/06/federal-ground-ambulance-and-patient-billing-advisory-committee-votes-on-recommendations

Help Improve the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Today!

3 November 2023

The IAFC is conducting a study on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the US Fire and EMS.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/11/03/help-improve-the-fire-and-emergency-medical-services-today

Top 3 Reasons to Apply for IAFC's Diversity Executive Leadership Program (iDELP)

2 November 2023

Take your leadership journey to the next level while championing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/11/02/top-3-reasons-to-apply-for-iafc-s-idelp

It’s Fire Prevention Week – Ask Congress to Join the Fight

4 October 2023

IAFC has developed talking points to help you advocate for the protection of the AFG and SAFER …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/10/04/it-s-fire-prevention-week-ask-congress-to-join-the-fight

A Potential Federal Government Shutdown: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

25 September 2023

IAFC is monitoring the situation in the U.S. Congress for potential shutdown of federal government …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/09/25/a-potential-federal-government-shutdown-what-fire-chiefs-need-to-know

VCOS Scholarships and Awards

5 September 2023

VCOS 2023 awards

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/09/05/vcos-scholarships-and-awards

Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award

16 August 2023

St. Paul, Minnesota’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Angie Wiese, honored with …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/08/16/excellence-in-fire-and-life-safety-award

New IAFC Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit

8 August 2023

Checkout this new interactive web-based geospatial Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/08/08/new-iafc-wildfire-evacuation-planning-toolkit

Spanish-Language Hazmat Instructor - Independent Contractor Opportunity

23 May 2023

Seeking a minimum of two (2) independent contractors to serve as Spanish-speaking Hazmat Safety …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/05/23/spanish-language-hazmat-instructor---independent-contractor-opportunity

Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate, Now What?

21 April 2023

Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/04/21/fire-grants-and-safety-act-(s.-870)-has-passed-in-the-senate-now-what

URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

28 March 2023

Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/03/28/urgent-take-action-the-senate-considers-legislation-to-reauthorize-the-afg-and-safer-grant-programs-starting-tomorrow-(wednesday)

First Responder Wellness Week: 5 days of health and wellness

24 March 2023

Join us March 27-31 as we partner with Lexipol to launch the first annual First Responder Wellness …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/03/24/first-responder-wellness-week-5-days-of-health-and-wellness

President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023

3 January 2023

Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/01/03/president-biden-signed-an-omnibus-bill-fire-service-grant-programs-funded-through-2023

Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

23 December 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/23/status-of-afg-and-safer-grants-funded-for-fiscal-year-2023

Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

21 December 2022

The Senate Appropriations Committee released its Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/21/congress-releases-fiscal-year-2023-omnibus-appropriations-bill

Call to Action: IAFC Asks Fire Chiefs to Call Congress to Save FIRE & SAFER Grant Programs and USFA

8 December 2022

The IAFC asks that members contact their U.S. Representatives & Senators to ask them to pass S. 4882 …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/08/call-to-action-iafc-asks-fire-chiefs-to-call-congress-to-save-fire-safer-grant-programs-and-usfa

IAFC is pleased that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved legislation to fund AFG

29 September 2022

Senate committee has approved a AFG/SAFER legislation that funds the programs through 2032

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/09/29/iafc-is-pleased-that-the-senate-homeland-security-and-governmental-affairs-committee-has-approved-legislation-to-fund-afg

Financial Education Survey: Help Develop Resources for Fire Chiefs

29 September 2022

Complete a short survey to help us develop financial education and resources for fire chiefs.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/09/29/financial-education-survey-help-develop-resources-for-fire-chiefs