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You're the Fire Chief; Now What? Guidance for New and Interim Fire Chiefs Part 1

28 January 2020

VCOS board member Chief Al Yancey will discuss the challenges of transitioning into becoming a new or …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2020/01/28/default-calendar/you-re-the-fire-chief-now-what-guidance-for-new-and-interim-fire-chiefs-part-1

Increased Thermal Hazards Wind-Driven Fires

10 January 2020

Students will learn about research-based tactics and principles including flow path, size-up, and thermal …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2020/01/10/self-paced/increased-thermal-hazards-wind-driven-fires

Volunteer Fire Officer: Leading and Developing Volunteers

27 December 2019

Course topics focus on: mission, strategy, positional influence, time management, coaching, …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2019/12/27/self-paced/volunteer-fire-officer-leading-and-developing-volunteers

IAFC's Fellowship Program Graduates its 17th Cohort

17 December 2019

IAFC staff and our partners traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, earlier this month.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/press-releases/press-release/iafc-s-fellowship-program-graduates-its-17th-cohort

Crisis Communications and the Role of the PIO

12 December 2019

Are you and your PIOs prepared to meet today's challenges?

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/12/12/crisis-communications-and-the-role-of-the-pio

Structural Firefighting Research

11 December 2019

Hour-long online course examining horizontal, vertical, natural and mechanical ventilation as well as …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2019/12/11/self-paced/structural-firefighting-research

Recruitment and Retention, Not Just a Volunteer Challenge

22 November 2019

The challenges with recruiting and retaining firefighters is not limited to volunteer departments.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/11/22/recruitment-and-retention-not-just-a-volunteer-challenge

DHS Releases New “Cyber Essentials” Resources to Promote Cybersecurity

20 November 2019

The IAFC recommends that fire chiefs review the actions described in the Cyber Essentials to protect …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/11/20/dhs-releases-new-cyber-essentials-resources-to-promote-cybersecurity

It's Drone Safety Week

5 November 2019

This is an opportunity to share your commitment to drone safety and download valuable resources for you …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/11/05/drone-safety-week-starts-today

Propane Awareness Training for Specialist Employees

2 November 2019

This web-based training course expands awareness of critical response information and issues related …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2019/11/02/self-paced/propane-awareness-training-for-specialist-employees

The Value of the IAFC's Fellowship Program

23 August 2019

Fire chief recalls experience with IAFC Cohort 13.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/08/23/the-value-of-the-iafc-s-cohort-program

Has Technology Killed Our Networking Opportunities?

22 August 2019

Technology is great and necessary, but in-person learning and networking can prove vital to personal …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/08/22/has-technology-killed-our-networking-opportunities

Hydrogen Response Considerations

3 August 2019

This 2-hour, 4-module online course focuses on basic education on hydrogen fuels.

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2019/08/03/self-paced/hydrogen-response-considerations-online

Mentoring Within the Fire Service Course Released

17 July 2019

Learn to demonstrate effective mentorship communication skills and identify strategies for developing …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/press-releases/press-release/mentoring-within-the-fire-service-course-released

Ethanol Emergency Response

5 July 2019

Online course on ethanol fuels incident response including the use, characteristics, transportation …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2019/07/05/self-paced/ethanol-emergency-response

Wildfire Risk Management Starts with Communities

27 June 2019

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, there are always communities preparing for, actively …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/06/27/wildfire-risk-management-starts-with-communities

Live WELL: A Best Practice Approach to Preventing Cancer

18 June 2019

The webinar session is designed to inspire discussion and planning regarding preventive cancer …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2019/06/18/default-calendar/live-well-a-best-practice-approach-to-preventing-cancer

Emergency Vehicle Operations Training SOP (Catoosa (Oklahoma) Fire Department)

28 March 2019

Outlines the responsibility, training requirements and details of operating an apparatus

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/emergency-vehicle-operations-training-sop-(catoosa-(oklahoma)-fire-department)

Response Matrix SOG Eden (North Carolina) Fire Department

28 March 2019

SOG for the dispatch and engine response mode for services.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/response-matrix-sog-eden-(north-carolina)-fire-department

Emergency Vehicle Response SOG Depauville (New York) Volunteer Fire Department

28 March 2019

Guidance on proper response of department emergency vehicles.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/emergency-vehicle-response-sog-depauville-(new-york)-volunteer-fire-department