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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

Crash Responder Safety Week 2023: “Protecting Those Who Protect Us”

18 September 2023

Crash Responder Safety Week, observed November 13-17 this year

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/09/18/crash-responder-safety-week-2023-protecting-those-who-protect-us

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

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

EMS Week 2023 - May 21-27

19 May 2023

This annual campaign brings the EMS community together to celebrate the accomplishments of EMTs and …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/05/19/ems-week-2023-may-21-27

The 2023 Safety Stand Down Quiz is Now Live – Test Your Knowledge on Lithium-ion Battery Response

1 May 2023

In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down, emergency services personnel are encouraged to take and …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/05/01/the-2023-safety-stand-down-quiz-is-now-live-test-your-knowledge-on-lithium-ion-battery-response

Long COVID: A Need for Full Situational Awareness

24 April 2023

Looking at the long-term effects of COVID-19 on firefighter health and fitness

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/04/24/long-covid-a-need-for-full-situational-awareness

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

“Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 18-24, 2023

16 March 2023

The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/03/16/lithium-ion-batteries-are-you-ready-is-announced-as-theme-for-safety-stand-down-june-18-24-2023

Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

3 March 2023

Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/03/03/please-take-action-ask-the-senate-to-protect-the-fire-and-safer-grant-programs

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

It’s the Holiday Season: Health Update from the IAFC

6 December 2022

The the best ways to stay healthy over the coming winter months

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/06/it-s-the-holiday-season-health-update-from-the-iafc

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

The Importance of Understanding and Training on the Portable Radio Emergency Alert Button (EAB) during a Mayday

17 October 2022

The IAFC is proud to support NIOSH’s efforts to improve firefighter safety.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/10/17/the-importance-of-understanding-and-training-on-the-portable-radio-emergency-alert-button-during-a-mayday