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VCOS Gold Ribbon Report: Utilizing Data in Emergency Response NERIS

11 June 2025

The report provides insights and practical steps to gather data to enhance emergency response …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-gold-ribbon-report-utilizing-data-in-emergency-response-neris

Fire and EMS Multi-Agency Mutual Aid, Preparedness, and Operations Guide

21 May 2025

This guide was designed to provide direction on effective use of mutual-aid and multiagency coordination …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/fire-and-ems-multi-agency-mutual-aid-preparedness-and-operations-guide

Lessons Learned from East Palestine Train Derailment

13 May 2025

Critical hazardous materials emergencies lessons learned from the Palestine train derailment

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/lessons-learned-from-east-palestine-train-derailment

Ready, Set, Go! Wildland Fire Preparedness Youth Magazine

25 October 2024

A resource for youth covering wildland fire risks, and steps individuals /households do to reduce …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/ready-set-go!-wildland-fire-preparedness-youth-magazine

Women's Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals

13 August 2024

Women's Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/women-s-healthcare-provider-s-guide-to-firefighter-physicals

Current Practices: Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Systems

11 June 2024

This resource provides lessons learned and suggested next steps as EVs, charging stations, and ESS become …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/current-practices-electric-vehicle-and-energy-storage-systems

US Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control - 2022-2023 Workgroup Report

1 March 2024

US Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control - 2022-2023 Workgroup Report

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/us-fire-administrator-s-summit-on-fire-prevention-and-control---2022-2023-workgroup-report

U.S. Fire Administration 2023 Accomplishments

29 February 2024

U.S. Fire Administration 2023 Accomplishments

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/u.s.-fire-administration-2023-accomplishments

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

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Firefighter Turnout Gear Textiles Exposed to Abrasion, Elevated Temperature, Laundering, or Weathering

18 January 2024

A study's findings, firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/per--and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-in-firefighter-turnout-gear-textiles-exposed-to-abrasion-elevated-temperature-laundering-or-weathering

Amber Ribbon Report - Best Practices for Fire Service Canines

2 August 2023

This report identifies and defines roles/standards for the use of canines within fire/EMS …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/amber-ribbon-report---best-practices-for-fire-service-canines

Firefighter Safety & Health Research – Survival

3 April 2023

A study aimed to increase awareness of firefighter deaths and to provide quick access to up-to-dated …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firefighter-safety-health-research-survival

Report of EMS Section Liaison to the NAEMT EMS Economics Committee

30 November 2022

The report of Chief Chris Shimer from the September meeting of the EMS Economics Committee.”

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/report-of-ems-section-liaison-to-the-naemt-ems-economics-committee

Fire Service Women of Vision and Leadership

13 November 2021

Learn more about exceptional women in fire and emergency services.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/fire-service-women-of-vision-and-leadership

VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update

8 November 2021

The VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update includes a new set of 11 best practices for responder behavioral …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-yellow-ribbon-report-update

VCOS and NVFC Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer

30 September 2021

Information, statistics and resources on the 11 best practices to prevent firefighter cancer.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-and-nvfc-lavender-ribbon-report-best-practices-for-preventing-firefighter-cancer

Safety Risks to Emergency Responders from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles

14 January 2021

Findings/recommendations first responder safety involving high-voltage lithium-ion battery fires in electric …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/safety-risks-to-emergency-responders-from-lithium-ion-battery-fires-in-electric-vehicles

Overpressurization of Natural Gas Distribution System, Explosions, and Fires in Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts

27 February 2020

A series of structure fires and explosions occurred in the northeast region of the Merrimack Valley in …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/overpressurization-of-natural-gas-distribution-system-explosions-and-fires-in-merrimack-valley-massachusetts

Preserving the Tradition of Neighbors Helping Neighbors

21 February 2020

Check out these whitepapers and posters on retention and recruitment.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/preserving-the-tradition-of-neighbors-helping-neighbors

LEPC 101: Hazmat Materials Incidents- Guidance for State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and Private Sectors

19 February 2020

Provides state, local, tribal, and territorial officials with information and resources to improve resilience …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/lepc-101-hazmat-materials-incidents--guidance-for-state-local-tribal-territorial-and-private-sectors