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IAFC Releases New “Hot Wash” For Major Incidents and Training Exercises

23 September 2024

“Hotwash” form provides a means to collect pertinent lessons learned; challenges that were faced; and …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/09/23/iafc-releases-new-hot-wash-for-major-incidents-and-training-exercises

Emergency Response at the January 6 Incident at the U.S. Capitol

20 July 2021

This webinar discusses the emergency response & lessons learned from the January 6 incident at the …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2021/07/20/default-calendar/emergency-response-at-the-january-6-incident-at-the-u.s.-capitol

Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

27 May 2021

FEMA released Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/shelter-in-place-pictogram-guidance-for-ten-hazards-and-three-building-types

Response Considerations: Incidents Involving Crowds Following the 2020 National Election Period

31 October 2020

This document discusses potential threats around the election and includes operational considerations …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/10/31/response-considerations-incidents-involving-crowds-following-the-2020-national-election-period

IAFC President: We Are Not Your Enemy

1 June 2020

It is enormously distressing to see our firefighters and EMS personnel attacked by stones, rocks, …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/iafc-president-we-are-not-your-enemy

Ballistic Protection: Funding Opportunities for Fire Departments

29 January 2019

While federal grant options are limited for fire departments to buy ballistic protection for their …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/01/29/ballistic-protection-funding-opportunities-for-fire-departments

DHS Reissues the NTAS Bulletin

14 September 2018

A vigilant public remains one of our greatest assets.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/09/14/dhs-reissues-the-ntas-bulletin

Cataloging and Validating Resources for Urban Search and Rescue Teams

22 August 2018

The IAFC recommends that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) identify …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/positions/position/cataloging-and-validating-resources-for-urban-search-and-rescue-teams

Active Violence and Mass Casualty Terrorist Incidents

17 March 2018

The threat of terrorism, specifically active shooter and complex coordinated attacks, is a concern for …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/positions/position/active-violence-and-mass-casualty-terrorist-incidents

Chiefs Urged to Review Active Shooter Plans

15 February 2018

Our hearts are heavy for the senseless loss of life in Parkland, Florida.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/02/15/chiefs-urged-to-review-active-shooter-plans

International Anti-Terrorism Preparedness and Tactical Considerations for Responders (abstract)

12 September 2017

Article summarizes the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris and tactical considerations for responding …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/international-anti-terrorism-preparedness-and-tactical-considerations-for-responders-(abstract)

Suspicious Activity Reporting Series - IAFC On Scene

4 August 2017

Suspicious Activity Reporting Series from IAFC's On Scene

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/suspicious-activity-reporting-series---em-iafc-on-scene-em

IAFC Asks Fire Service to Urge Governors to Opt into FirstNet

25 July 2017

The IAFC believes FirstNet will enhance emergency response operations throughout the fire and emergency …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/iafc-asks-fire-service-to-urge-governors-to-opt-in-to-firstnet

New Vicarious Trauma Resources Available

15 May 2017

500 tools for organizations to become more informed about vicarious trauma

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/new-vicarious-trauma-resources-available

U.S. Needs a National Strategy for Mitigating and Recovering from Disaster

27 April 2017

President Sinclair tells Congress IAFC is concerned about the increasing number of disasters and the …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/u.s.-needs-a-national-strategy-for-mitigating-and-recovering-from-disaster

IAFC Supports Nomination of General John Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland Security

9 January 2017

Chief John Sinclair, IAFC president and chair of the board, said, “General Kelly will provide the necessary …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/iafc-supports-nomination-of-general-john-kelly-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security

Final Passage of USAR Bill Good News for Responders, Families

19 December 2016

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/final-passage-of-usar-bill-good-news-for-responders-families

Homeland Security Intelligence Guide for Fire Chiefs

1 December 2016

This guide describes options for chiefs to access the intelligence they need during an emergency.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/homeland-security-intelligence-guide-for-fire-chiefs

Lessons Learned from the Active Shooter Incident at LAX (abstract)

10 November 2016

This video includes advice for other departments to be better prepared for acts of terrorism.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/lessons-learned-from-the-active-shooter-incident-at-lax-(abstract)

Lessons Learned from the Active Shooter incident at Santa Monica Community College June 7, 2013 (abstract)

10 November 2016

This video reviews the active shooter incident in detail and highlights the importance of unified …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/lessons-learned-from-the-active-shooter-incident-at-santa-monica-community-college-june-7-2013-(abstract)