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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

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

VCOS Scholarships and Awards

5 September 2023

VCOS 2023 awards

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

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

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

House Begins Work on Fiscal Year 2024 DHS Appropriations

1 July 2023

Reported Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/07/01/house-begins-work-on-fiscal-year-2024-dhs-appropriations

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

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

Fire Camp Guide Contractor Opportunity

13 April 2023

Seeking contractors to help develop a fire camp guide for volunteer and combination departments.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/04/13/fire-camp-guide-contractor-opportunity

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

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

Symposium in the Sun Scholarship and Award Nominations Due Sept. 29

9 September 2022

Apply for a scholarship to the Symposium in the Sun.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/09/09/symposium-in-the-sun-scholarship-awards

Emerging Leader Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship Opportunity

12 August 2022

Scholarship available for an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/08/12/emerging-leader-scholarship-and-alumni-scholarship-opportunity

New IAFC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Study Report Identifies Areas of Improvement and Recommends Actions Departments Can Take to Improve Recruitment and Retention

18 July 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion study report identifies areas of improvement and recommend actions departments …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/07/18/new-iafc-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-study-report-identifies-areas-of-improvement-and-recommends-actions-departments-can-take-to-improve-recruitment-and-retention

Would You Take 10 Minutes to Help the Volunteer and Combination Fire Service?

14 January 2022

The IAFC is conducting a survey on diversity, equity and inclusion to assist volunteer recruitment and …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/01/14/would-you-take-10-minutes-to-help-the-volunteer-and-combination-fire-service