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UL FSRI Fire Safety Academy: The Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-ion Batteries

23 January 2023

This course focuses on lithium-ion batteries, thermal runaway and how fire/explosion hazards can …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/ul-fsri-fire-safety-academy-the-science-of-fire-and-explosion-hazards-from-lithium-ion-batteries

Lithium Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment - Phase III

23 January 2023

This report summarizes fire tests conducted to determine fire protection guidance for warehouse storage …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/lithium-ion-batteries-hazard-and-use-assessment---phase-iii

Preparing for, responding to, Recovering From & Preventing Active Shooter Incidents

20 January 2023

The IAFC Board takes a position recommending that fire chiefs take proactive actions to educate, …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/positions/position/position-statement-on-preparing-for-responding-to-recovering-from-preventing-active-shooter-incidents

Preparing Your Crew for 2023 and Beyond with Vector Solutions

19 January 2023

Join to learn how Vector Solutions can support your training plans, ensure personnel readiness, and maintain …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2023/01/19/default-calendar/preparing-your-crew-for-2023-and-beyond-with-vector-solutions

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

10 Commandments of Leadership

13 December 2022

Learn about techniques needed to be successful at leading today’s firefighters

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2022/12/13/default-calendar/10-commandments-of-leadership

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

Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems Resources

12 December 2022

Dedicated resource page for lithium-ion battery responses at Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/lithium-ion-and-energy-storage-systems-resources

5 Notification Devices Fire Alarm Video Series

9 December 2022

5 Notification Devices Fire Alarm Video Series

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/5-notification-devices-fire-alarm-video-series

Emergency Communication Systems FLSS And NEMA life Safety

9 December 2022

Emergency Communication Systems FLSS And NEMA life Safety

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/emergency-communication-systems-flss-and-nema-life-safety

Initiating Devices FLSS and NEMA Life Safety

9 December 2022

Initiating Devices FLSS and NEMA Life Safety

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/initiating-devices-flss-and-nema-life-safety

Fire and EMS Purchasing Practices

8 December 2022

This presentation will consist of a panel presentation regarding current purchasing strategies for …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2022/12/08/default-calendar/fire-and-ems-purchasing-practices

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

Lithium Batteries

7 December 2022

This webinar is an overview of available research conducted by the Firefighter Safety and Research Institute …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2022/12/07/default-calendar/lithium-batteries

NVFC/VCOS/ISFSI Training White Paper on Training Volunteer Firefighters

6 December 2022

This webinar will review scheduling, personnel assessment, and training.

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2022/12/06/default-calendar/nvfc-vcos-isfsi-training-white-paper-on-training-volunteer-firefighters

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