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30 September 2022

This guide serves as a resource for emergency responders with regards to safety surrounding lithium ion …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/recommended-fire-department-response-to-energy-storage-systems-(ess)-part-1

IAFC's Fire Department Response to Electric Vehicle Fires Bulletin

27 June 2022

This one-page bulletin is intended to guide our pre-response, response and post-event responses to electric …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-s-fire-department-response-to-electric-vehicle-fires-bulletin

CDC Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Delta Variant

4 August 2021

Top 5 Things To Know About Covid-19 And Delta Variant

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/cdc-update-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-delta-variant

Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

27 May 2021

FEMA released Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/shelter-in-place-pictogram-guidance-for-ten-hazards-and-three-building-types

National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Factsheet

11 February 2021

Factsheet/overview of National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) tool.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/national-fire-incident-reporting-system-(nfirs)-factsheet

Infographic: Flip the Script: Create Connections, Not Conflict, in Tough Conversations

17 November 2020

Words are powerful. Even with the best intentions, we can say or do things that shut down dialog before …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/infographic-flip-the-script-create-connections-not-conflict-in-tough-conversations

NIOSH Row House Firefighting Tactics Factsheet-Poster

21 September 2020

This fact sheet and poster highlights tactics you can use to stay safe when fighting row house fires

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/niosh-row-firefighting-tactics-factsheet-poster

COVID-19 PPE Decontamination Recommendations - Quick Reference Info-graphic

10 July 2020

Quick Reference Info-graphic - Download and scan to stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 Guidance

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/covid-19-ppe-decontamination-recommendations---quick-reference-info-graphic

Using COVID-19 Resources for Local Planning & Response to Wildland Fires

13 May 2020

Use of Interim Screening Protocol & Tool, additional considerations toward policies to mitigate …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/using-covid-19-resources-for-local-planning-response-to-wildland-fires

Public Safety Communications & 911 Centers Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic

3 April 2020

Guide to help departments evaluate, take steps to ensure resources, mitigation strategies and tools are …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/public-safety-communications-911-centers-guidance-during-covid-19-pandemic

COVID-19 PPE Decontamination Recommendations

26 March 2020

A quick reference infographic

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/covid-19-ppe-decontamination-recommendations

Preserving the Tradition of Neighbors Helping Neighbors

21 February 2020

Check out these whitepapers and posters on retention and recruitment.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/preserving-the-tradition-of-neighbors-helping-neighbors

10 Practical Tips for Responding and Operating on Roadway and Highway Incidents

13 January 2020

Roadway emergency operations are the #1 traumatic risk firefighters face. Here’s how to minimize the …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/10-practical-tips-for-responding-and-operating-on-roadway-and-highway-incidents

FEMA 'Ready' Program

5 September 2019

Be 'Ready' for Emergencies and Natural Disasters

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/fema-ready-program

U.S. Social Security Employment Status of Volunteer Firefighters

6 November 2018

From the social Security Administration’s Program Operations Manual System (POMS).

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/u.s.-social-security-employment-status-of-volunteer-firefighters

U.S. IRS Factsheet for Firefighters

5 November 2018

IRS web page on specific issues for firefighters.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/u.s.-irs-factsheet-for-firefighters

U.S. DOL Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

5 November 2018

A guide on key information that you must keep about your employees.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/u.s.-dol-recordkeeping-and-reporting-requirements

Fact Sheet: Law Enforcement and Fire Department Employees (U.S. DOL)

5 November 2018

Fact sheet with information on how the FLSA applies to fire protection personnel.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/fact-sheet-law-enforcement-and-fire-department-employees-(u.s.-dol)

U.S. Social Security Section 218 Agreements

5 November 2018

This webpage details section 218 from the Social Security Act.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/us-social-security-section-218-agreements

What Are the Different Generations?

1 October 2018

This graph correlates the different generations with their influences and methods of communication and …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/what-are-the-different-generations