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Fire-Rescue International 2025

13 August 2025

FRI, the IAFC's annual conference and expo, provides senior-level leadership training for chiefs and …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2025/08/13/default-calendar/fire-rescue-international-2025

IAFC Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Releases 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

1 October 2024

IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/10/01/iafc-terrorism-and-homeland-security-committee-releases-2024-2026-strategic-plan

Fire-Rescue International - 2024

14 August 2024

FRI, the IAFC's annual conference and expo, provides senior-level leadership training for chiefs and …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2024/08/14/default-calendar/fire-rescue-international-2024

NIOSH Program Requests Fire and Emergency Service Input on LODD Investigations Comments Due by July 22

9 July 2024

NIOSH Request for Comments around Human Factors Considerations - Feedback Requested

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/07/09/we-need-your-help-federal-register-notice-for-human-factors-considerations-for-the-niosh-firefighter-fatality-investigation-and-prevention-program

Firefighter Families Visit Washington DC to Advocate for PSOB Benefits

8 July 2024

Ask Congress to Pass the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1719/S. 930)

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/07/08/firefighter-families-visit-washington-dc-to-advocate-for-psob-benefits

Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard

2 May 2024

Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/05/02/message-from-iafc-president-john-butler-re-osha-draft-emergency-response-standard

A Prepared and Resilient Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2024-2027

29 February 2024

Strategic Plan to address the fire related challenges facing our nation

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/a-prepared-and-resilient-fire-and-emergency-medical-services---strategic-plan-fiscal-years-2024-2027

Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS

17 January 2024

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/01/17/important-nist-findings-on-firefighter-gear-understanding-the-risks-of-pfas

Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers

22 December 2023

Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/12/22/department-of-labor-seeks-to-expand-establish-protections-for-today-s-emergency-response-workers

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

How to Optimize Firefighter Training for Your Next ISO Review

18 May 2023

This webinar provides an in-depth presentation on what agencies must consider when strategizing training …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2023/05/18/default-calendar/how-to-optimize-firefighter-training-for-your-next-iso-review

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)

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

North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Receives Safer Grant

30 January 2023

NCAFC Grant Will Assist Communities in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Firefighters

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/north-carolina-association-of-fire-chiefs-receives-safer-grant

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

Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

23 December 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/12/23/save-the-date-3rd-international-fire-operations-conference-exhibition

Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

17 December 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/12/17/needs-assessment-of-us-fire-service

IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App

12 November 2021

Access IAFC's online community via mobile app.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/11/12/iafc-online-community-available-via-mobile-app

Town Hall Event: Sikorsky’s multi-role FIREHAWK® Helicopter

30 June 2021

Discussion with chiefs & pilots who use FIREHAWK® aircraft (or other units) about their lessons learned …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2021/06/30/default-calendar/town-hall-event-sikorsky-s-multi-role-firehawk-helicopter