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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

Federal Fire Programs Update: Insights on AFG, NIOSH, Research Grants & More

28 March 2025

This webinar provides key updates on federal programs impacting the fire service

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2025/03/28/default-calendar/federal-fire-programs-update-insights-on-afg-niosh-research-grants-more

IAFC Calls on Trump Administration to Re-Open the National Fire Academy

10 March 2025

The IAFC urges fire chiefs and EMS leaders to contact their Senators/Representatives and ask them to …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2025/03/10/iafc-calls-on-trump-administration-to-re-open-the-national-fire-academy

IAFC 2025 Conference Lineup – An Event for Every Leader

6 February 2025

Here’s a quick look at IAFC's 2025 conference lineup

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2025/02/06/iafc-2025-conference-lineup-an-event-for-every-leader

First Responders Depend on AM Radio

6 December 2024

The critical role of AM radio, we urge legislators to support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/12/06/first-responders-depend-on-am-radio

Response Considerations: Incidents Involving Crowds During the 2024 Presidential Election Period

4 November 2024

This white paper with contains background on potential risks; operational considerations, and …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/response-considerations-incidents-involving-crowds-during-the-2024-presidential-election-period

IAFC Releases Resources for Incidents Related to the 2024 Election

4 November 2024

Resources to help fire and EMS departments prepare for instances of civil unrest related to the 2024 …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/11/04/iafc-releases-resources-for-incidents-related-to-the-2024-election

IAFC President Testifies at Congressional Hearing

11 May 2023

Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/press-releases/press-release/iafc-president-testifies-at-congressional-hearing

Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate, Now What?

21 April 2023

Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/04/21/fire-grants-and-safety-act-(s.-870)-has-passed-in-the-senate-now-what

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)

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/about-iafc/press-releases/press-release/north-carolina-association-of-fire-chiefs-receives-safer-grant

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

HHS Announces Availability of $25.5 billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding

14 September 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that $25.5 billion soon will be available …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/09/14/hhs-announces-availability-of-$25.5-billion-in-covid-19-provider-funding

FEMA Releases Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Toolkit Documents

10 August 2021

Documents apply an all-hazards approach in its concepts, processes, and principles.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/08/10/fema-releases-emergency-operations-center-(eoc)-toolkit-documents

FEMA Releases Guide to Continuity of Government

22 July 2021

The guide identifies the major roles of government and how continuity of operations is critical to constitutional …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/07/22/fema-releases-guide-to-continuity-of-government

CMS Releases TIP Rules

7 May 2021

CMS has issued it guidance on reimbursing EMS agencies for providing treatment-in-place services.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/05/07/cms-releases-tip-rules

FEMA Releases Audit-Related Guidance for Entities Receiving COVID-19 Public Assistance Funds

9 April 2021

Fire and EMS chiefs are encouraged to review this document to help them maximize their cost recovery …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/04/09/fema-releases-audit-related-guidance-for-entities-receiving-covid-19-public-assistance-funds

Urge Your Governor to Prioritize Fire and EMS for COVID-19 Vaccines

4 December 2020

IAFC members are asked to urge their governors to prioritize fire and EMS personnel for access to a …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/12/04/urge-your-governor-to-prioritize-fire-and-ems-for-covid-19-vaccines

FY 2019 SAFER Grants: Application Period Extended, Cost-Share Waived

15 May 2020

In consideration of the economic effects of the pandemic, Acting Secretary Wolf also authorized waivers …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/05/15/fy-2019-safer-grants-application-period-extended-cost-share-waived

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