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13 November 2023

The IAFC is conducting a study on behavioral health in Fire and EMS within the United States.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/11/13/let-s-talk-about-your-brain

Preventing Deaths and Injuries to Firefighters Working at Strip Mall Fires

4 October 2023

NIOSH has recommended precautions that fire departments should take while fighting strip mall fires.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/preventing-deaths-and-injuries-to-firefighters-working-at-strip-mall-fires

Crash Responder Safety Week 2023: “Protecting Those Who Protect Us”

18 September 2023

Crash Responder Safety Week, observed November 13-17 this year

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/09/18/crash-responder-safety-week-2023-protecting-those-who-protect-us

Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit

30 August 2023

The Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit is designed to support preparedness and response.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/hazmat-toolkit-featured-resource

"The Sprinkler System Has Activated" - What Does The Incident Commander Do?

27 June 2023

Learn about strategies and operating tactics for buildings with activated sprinkler systems.

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2023/06/27/default-calendar/the-sprinkler-system-has-activated-what-does-the-incident-commander-do

Safety Stand Down: Post-Incident Considerations with Lithium-Ion Batteries

23 June 2023

The actions of the fire service on incidents involving lithium-ion batteries extend beyond initial fire …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2023/06/23/default-calendar/safety-stand-down-post-incident-considerations-with-lithium-ion-batteries

Safety Stand Down: Firefighter Safety Considerations for Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents

22 June 2023

In order to best protect our first responders, it’s important for the health safety officer and/or incident …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2023/06/22/default-calendar/safety-stand-down-firefighter-safety-considerations-for-lithium-ion-battery-incidents

Mental Fitness: The Key to Sustained Safety, Health, and Well-Being

20 June 2023

FRM 2022 Content is Available OnDemand

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2023/06/20/default-calendar/mental-fitness-the-key-to-sustained-safety-health-and-well-being

Safety Stand Down: Firefighter Operations with Lithium-Ion Batteries

20 June 2023

Today's Safety Stand Down topic area covers safe firefighter operations during lithium-ion battery …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2023/06/20/default-calendar/safety-stand-down-firefighter-operations-with-lithium-ion-batteries

The 2023 Safety Stand Down Quiz is Now Live – Test Your Knowledge on Lithium-ion Battery Response

1 May 2023

In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down, emergency services personnel are encouraged to take and …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/05/01/the-2023-safety-stand-down-quiz-is-now-live-test-your-knowledge-on-lithium-ion-battery-response

Tips from Training: Lithium-Ion Battery Mobility Device Fires

4 April 2023

FDNY Tips from Training: Lithium-Ion Battery Mobility Device Fires

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/tips-from-training-lithium-ion-battery-mobility-device-fires

Tips from Training: Revel E-Bike Battery Transport Vans

3 April 2023

FDNY Tips from Training: E-Bike & Scooter Fires/Emergencies

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/tips-from-training-revel-e-bike-battery-transport-vans

Tips from Training: E-Bike & Scooter Fires/Emergencies

3 April 2023

FDNY Tips from Training: E-Bike & Scooter Fires/Emergencies

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/tips-from-training-e-bike-scooter-fires-emergencies

“Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 18-24, 2023

16 March 2023

The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/03/16/lithium-ion-batteries-are-you-ready-is-announced-as-theme-for-safety-stand-down-june-18-24-2023

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

How Batteries are Changing our Fire Environment

26 October 2022

This webinar educates fire chiefs on approaches to responding/preparing for the changing world of …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2022/10/26/default-calendar/how-batteries-are-changing-our-fire-environment

Protecting Mental Health of First Responders

31 May 2022

Behavioral health resources available for the mental health needs of responders.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/05/31/protecting-mental-health-of-first-responders

Next-Generation TIM: Integrating Technology, Data, and Training

4 April 2022

(TIM) programs aim to increase traveler and responder safety & improve trip reliability/commerce movement …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/next-generation-tim-integrating-technology-data-and-training

How Electrified is Your Response Area?

27 October 2021

This webinar reviews lessons learned and best practices for responding to electric emergencies.

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2021/10/27/default-calendar/how-electrified-is-your-response-area

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