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The four cosponsors of the national Wildfire Mitigation Awards have named the individuals and organizations chosen to receive honors this year in recognition of their exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.

22 February 2023

Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named one individual and one organization chosen to receive …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/02/22/WildfireMitigationAwards

RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity

3 February 2023

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/02/03/recruitment-and-retention-coordinator-contactor-opportunity

Are You Ready to be an IAFC Officer?

18 January 2023

Call for 2nd VP Candidates, Apply by February 1

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/01/18/are-you-ready-to-be-an-iafc-officer

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

Statement by IAFC President Chief Donna Black on the passing of Chief Bobby Halton

21 December 2022

IAFC wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to Bobby’s family and our colleagues at Fire Engineering …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/21/statement-by-iafc-president-on-the-passing-of-chief-bobby-halton

Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

21 December 2022

The Senate Appropriations Committee released its Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/21/congress-releases-fiscal-year-2023-omnibus-appropriations-bill

How do our fire and building codes address changing technologies?

13 December 2022

The creation of the 2024 I-Codes and NFPA codes, changes were proposed as it relates to changing refrigeration …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/13/how-do-our-fire-and-building-codes-address-changing-technologies

Call to Action: IAFC Asks Fire Chiefs to Call Congress to Save FIRE & SAFER Grant Programs and USFA

8 December 2022

The IAFC asks that members contact their U.S. Representatives & Senators to ask them to pass S. 4882 …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/08/call-to-action-iafc-asks-fire-chiefs-to-call-congress-to-save-fire-safer-grant-programs-and-usfa

It’s the Holiday Season: Health Update from the IAFC

6 December 2022

The the best ways to stay healthy over the coming winter months

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/06/it-s-the-holiday-season-health-update-from-the-iafc

IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems

2 December 2022

Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/02/iafc-president-chief-donna-black-on-lithium-ion-and-energy-storage-systems

Sound the Alarm: The Medicare Cost Survey is in Full Force

7 November 2022

Best practices for reducing your risk of the enforced payment reduction for noncompliance

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/11/07/sound-the-alarm-the-medicare-cost-survey-is-in-full-force

2022 Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award Presented to Jeff Shapiro

25 October 2022

Jeffrey M. Shapiro, P.E., FSFPE has been named the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/10/25/2022-excellence-in-fire-and-life-safety-award-presented-to-jeff-shapiro

The Importance of Understanding and Training on the Portable Radio Emergency Alert Button (EAB) during a Mayday

17 October 2022

The IAFC is proud to support NIOSH’s efforts to improve firefighter safety.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/10/17/the-importance-of-understanding-and-training-on-the-portable-radio-emergency-alert-button-during-a-mayday

Firefighter safety and Engineered Wood I-Joists

14 October 2022

In-depth information for firefighters on engineered wood I-Joists.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/10/14/firefighter-safety-and-engineered-wood-i-joists

IAFC is pleased that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved legislation to fund AFG

29 September 2022

Senate committee has approved a AFG/SAFER legislation that funds the programs through 2032

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/09/29/iafc-is-pleased-that-the-senate-homeland-security-and-governmental-affairs-committee-has-approved-legislation-to-fund-afg

Financial Education Survey: Help Develop Resources for Fire Chiefs

29 September 2022

Complete a short survey to help us develop financial education and resources for fire chiefs.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/09/29/financial-education-survey-help-develop-resources-for-fire-chiefs

Hurricane Ian Situational Awareness Resources for Fire and Emergency Service Leaders

27 September 2022

Relevant hurricane/authoritative situational awareness resources for use by leaders in the fire/emergency …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/09/27/hurricane-ian-situational-awareness-resources-for-fire-and-emergency-service-leaders

The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15

27 September 2022

Celebrating Fire Prevention Week with a toolkit page with social media cards, templates, logos, and …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/09/27/the-100th-anniversary-of-fire-prevention-week-is-october-9-15

Call to Action: Ask Your Senators to Cosponsor Legislation to Preserve the USFA & AFG and SAFER Programs

23 September 2022

Updates on USFA & AFG SAFER Grants

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/09/23/call-to-action-preserve-the-usfa-afg-and-safer-programs