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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

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

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

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

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

30 July 2019

Key info on PFAS chemicals that may be present in firefighting foam, potential health risks and actions …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/pfas

The State of the Volunteer Fire Service Report

29 November 2018

A report to help improve the ability to recruit, retain and manage the volunteers of the future

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/the-state-of-the-volunteer-fire-service-report

VCOS and NVFC Lavender Ribbon Report Update: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer - September 2021

6 August 2018

Updated information, statistics and resources on the 11 best practices to prevent firefighter …

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

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

NFFF Annual Report

26 June 2017

2015, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/nfff-annual-report

Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)

25 May 2017

Key details on how automated vehicle technology and related regulations and standards will impact fire …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/autonomous-vehicles-(avs)

VISION: The VCOS International Strategic Initiative Online Network

26 August 2016

Resources that focus on specific areas of challenges relating to creating and sustaining viable emergency …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/the-vcos-international-strategic-initiative-online-network

TAMPA 2 Report: Carrying the Safety Message into the Future

18 February 2016

Final report from NFFF’s 2014 TAMPA 2 Firefighter Life Safety Summit to review and discuss the 16 life …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/tampa-2-report-carrying-the-safety-message-into-the-future

Safety Brief: Bakken Crude Oil - Rail Response Considerations

19 September 2014

Hazmat Committee's briefing for IAFC members and other first responders regarding safety alerts for handling …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/safety-brief-bakken-crude-oil-rail-response-considerations

The Total Cost of Fire in the United States

16 September 2014

An NFPA report from 2014 written by John R. Hall, Jr. Page 28 discusses the value of donated time of …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/the-total-cost-of-fire-in-the-united-states

VCOS Silver Ribbon Report: Guidelines and Best Practices for a Successful Youth Fire Service Program

29 April 2014

Guidelines on how to start and maintain an effective program for youth in the fire service.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-silver-ribbon-report-guidelines-and-best-practices-for-a-successful-youth-fire-service-program

VCOS Red Ribbon Report: Leading the Transition in Volunteer and Combination Fire Departments

29 April 2014

This VCOS ribbon report discusses how to begin the process of integrating paid staff into a volunteer …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-red-ribbon-report-leading-the-transition-in-volunteer-and-combination-fire-departments

Managing Volunteer and Combination Emergency Service Organizations: Tips for the Fire Department CEO

29 April 2014

Details 18 important topics for the chief - the CEO of the fire department.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/managing-volunteer-and-combination-emergency-service-organizations-tips-for-the-fire-department-ceo

VCOS White Ribbon Report: Managing the Business of the Fire Department

29 April 2014

A report describing how to manage the business of the fire department produced in 2006 by IAFC`s …

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

VFIS Leadership 101

28 April 2014

A primer on leadership issues for Emergency Service leaders to consider.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vfis-leadership-101

USFA`s Retention and Recruitment for the Volunteer Emergency Services Challenges and Solutions

22 April 2014

A report from FEMA that outlines the challenges that face volunteer departments.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/usfa-s-retention-and-recruitment-for-the-volunteer-emergency-services-challenges-and-solutions