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

2 August 2019

Guidance to assist in first 100 days as a new or interim chief.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/you-re-the-fire-chief-now-what-guidance-for-new-and-interim-fire-chiefs

Managing Conflict in Combination Fire Departments

5 June 2018

Evaluation of the causes of conflict within combination fire departments & how to manage them.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/managing-conflict-in-combination-fire-departments

IAFC Position: Recommended Wildland Fire Mitigation Practices for Property Owners, Guidelines for Use of Private Resources

10 July 2015

Recommended Wildland Fire Mitigation Practices for Property Owners and Guidelines for Use of Private …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-recommended-wildland-fire-mitigation-practices-for-property-owners-guidelines-for-use-of-private-resources

IAFC Position: Residential Range-Top Safety

21 November 2014

The IAFC is providing the following position statement, in order to assist Fire Chiefs and Fire Safety …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-residential-range-top-safety-2

IAFC Position: Seatbelt Usage

1 August 2014

Motor vehicle accidents account for approximately twenty-five percent of firefighter line of …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-seatbelt-usage

IAFC Position: Royalty Agreements

1 August 2014

Policy on IAFC Partnerships with Royalty Agreements This policy establishes guidelines governing …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-royalty-agreements

IAFC Position: Practice of Self-Dispatch Among Emergency Response Personnel

1 August 2014

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) discourage …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-practice-of-self-dispatch-among-emergency-response-personnel

IAFC Position: PASS Devices and NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigations

1 August 2014

The IAFC is providing information on the PASS Devices and NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigations.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-pass-devices-and-niosh-firefighter-fatality-investigations

IAFC Position: Need for Annual Occupational Medical Exams and Fitness Evaluations

1 August 2014

The IAFC supports the implementation of annual medical examinations and fitness evaluations for all …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-need-for-annual-occupational-medical-exams-and-fitness-evaluations

IAFC Position: IAFC/IAFF Candidate Physical Ability Test

1 August 2014

IAFC Supports the IAFC/IAFF Candidate Physical Ability Test IAFC and the IAFF recognize the need of …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-iafc-iaff-candidate-physical-ability-test

IAFC Position: Health and Fitness Programs for Every Department

1 August 2014

The IAFC supports the adoption and implementation of a comprehensive health and fitness program in every …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-health-and-fitness-programs-for-every-department

IAFC Position: Firefighter Safety and Prevention of Firefighter Injuries and Deaths

1 August 2014

IAFC Supports the Need for Constant Scrutiny and Upgrade of Policies/Practices Related to Firefighter …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-firefighter-safety-and-prevention-of-firefighter-injuries-and-deaths

IAFC Position: Consumer Fireworks

1 August 2014

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) adopts the position that the importation, sale and …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-consumer-fireworks

IAFC Position: Consolidation of Fire/Emergency and Law Enforcement Departments and the Creation of Public Safety Officers

1 August 2014

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) restates and reaffirms its position in opposition …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-consolidation-of-fire-emergency-and-law-enforcement-departments-and-the-creation-of-public-safety-officers

IAFC Position: Consistency of Message to Federal Government

1 August 2014

Policy on Consistency of Message to Federal Government To ensure the consistency of the IAFC message …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-consistency-of-message-to-federal-government

IAFC Position: Assignment of Portable Radios/Two-Way Communications Devices to Every Firefighter on the Fireground

1 August 2014

IAFC adopted the position that every firefighter operating on the fireground be equipped with a portable …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-assignment-of-portable-radios-two-way-communications-devices-to-every-firefighter-on-the-fireground

IAFC Position: Active Involvement with Emergency Management

1 August 2014

IAFC Supports Active Involvement with Emergency Management; Promoting Prevention, Mitigation, …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-active-involvement-with-emergency-management

IAFC Position: National Smallpox Vaccination Plan

30 July 2014

The IAFC Recommends That Fire Departments Be Prepared For and Have the Capacity to Participate in Phase …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-national-smallpox-vaccination-plan

IAFC Position: National Drug Shortage

30 July 2014

Fire departments and EMS agencies throughout the United States are experiencing critical shortages of …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-national-drug-shortage

IAFC Position: Home Rule Code Adoption Authority for Fire and Life Safety Issues

30 July 2014

The IAFC strongly believes that fire protection is best delivered by local officials using national model …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-home-rule-code-adoption-authority-for-fire-and-life-safety-issues