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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

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

The Fire and Life Safety Section IAFC training has been rescheduled!

6 September 2023

Join us on November 15th, 2023, and equip yourself with essential skills to ensure safety in any …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/09/06/the-fire-and-life-safety-section-iafc-training-has-been-rescheduled

Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS) Section & Board Meetings

24 August 2023

FRI 2023 Section & Board Meetings

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/08/24/fire-and-life-safety-section-flss-section-board-meetings

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

Training: Batteries in the Fire Service, Tall Mass-Timber Buildings & Fire Department Concerns, and Codes that Safeguard Construction

27 July 2023

Training on operational response and code requirements for batteries in buildings and energy storage …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/07/27/training-batteries-in-the-fire-service-tall-mass-timber-buildings-ire-department-concerns-and-codes-that-safeguard-construction

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)

WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity

27 February 2023

We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/02/27/wui-fireworks-awareness-resources-project-contractor-opportunity

RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity

3 February 2023

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/02/03/recruitment-and-retention-coordinator-contactor-opportunity

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

How do our fire and building codes address changing technologies?

13 December 2022

The creation of the 2024 I-Codes and NFPA codes, changes were proposed as it relates to changing refrigeration …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/13/how-do-our-fire-and-building-codes-address-changing-technologies

IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems

2 December 2022

Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/02/iafc-president-chief-donna-black-on-lithium-ion-and-energy-storage-systems

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

The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15

27 September 2022

Celebrating Fire Prevention Week with a toolkit page with social media cards, templates, logos, and …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/09/27/the-100th-anniversary-of-fire-prevention-week-is-october-9-15

Chief Michael O’Brian honored for excellence in fire and life safety

17 June 2022

Individuals dedicated to saving lives & property through their work on code development, fire prevention …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/06/17/honorees-fire-chief-michael-o-brian-earns-2020-icc--flss-award

Preventing Electrical Fires - Vigilance & Cooperation Key to Future Risk Reduction

8 June 2022

Preventing electrical fires

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/06/08/preventing-electrical-fires---vigilance-cooperation-key-to-future-risk-reduction

Fire & Life Safety Section Board Meets at CRRL in Toronto Canada

24 May 2022

FLSS Board Meeting

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/05/24/fire-and-life-safety