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VCOS Gold Ribbon Report: Utilizing Data in Emergency Response NERIS

11 June 2025

The report provides insights and practical steps to gather data to enhance emergency response …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-gold-ribbon-report-utilizing-data-in-emergency-response-neris

Fire and EMS Multi-Agency Mutual Aid, Preparedness, and Operations Guide

21 May 2025

This guide was designed to provide direction on effective use of mutual-aid and multiagency coordination …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/fire-and-ems-multi-agency-mutual-aid-preparedness-and-operations-guide

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

Evacuation Management 2-Day Course for Law & Fire Service Leaders

30 October 2024

A two-day program was developed to help communities PREPARE and RESPOND to a largescale evacuation

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/evacuation-management-2-day-course-for-law-fire-service-leaders

FEMA's Hurricane Milton After the Storm Messaging Resource Toolkit

11 October 2024

This toolkit provides multimedia resources quickly available for you to be able to share messaging to …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/fema-s-hurricane-milton-after-the-storm-messaging-resource-toolkit

A Prepared and Resilient Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2024-2027

29 February 2024

Strategic Plan to address the fire related challenges facing our nation

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/a-prepared-and-resilient-fire-and-emergency-medical-services---strategic-plan-fiscal-years-2024-2027

Amber Ribbon Report - Best Practices for Fire Service Canines

2 August 2023

This report identifies and defines roles/standards for the use of canines within fire/EMS …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/amber-ribbon-report---best-practices-for-fire-service-canines

National Firefighter Registry

10 May 2023

USFA national database used to conduct studies that will guide program decision making to improve direct …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/national-firefighter-registry

Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

19 October 2022

Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/ChaplainGuide

Growing As a Leader Series: Six Ways to Build, Engage and Retain Your Team

1 March 2022

Check out this 6 part leadership series that will give you practical, tangible takeaways to improve your …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/growing-as-a-leader-series-six-ways-to-build-engage-and-retain-your-team

Volunteer to Combination Conversion Online Series

13 January 2022

Learn how to transition your department from all volunteer to combination.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/volunter-to-combination-conversion-series

Fire Service Women of Vision and Leadership

13 November 2021

Learn more about exceptional women in fire and emergency services.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/fire-service-women-of-vision-and-leadership

VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update

8 November 2021

The VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update includes a new set of 11 best practices for responder behavioral …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-yellow-ribbon-report-update

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

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

Emergency Services Ergonomics and Wellness

16 April 2021

Handbook on overall wellness and fitness, sleep issues, driving posture and more

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/emergency-services-ergonomics-and-wellness

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

Fear Factor: Now You’re the Volunteer Fire Chief

29 August 2019

Ten Tips for a New Volunteer Fire Chief

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/fear-factor-volunteer-fire-chief

North Carolina Recruitment PSAs

14 June 2019

NC VWS Recruitment PSA

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/north-carolina-recruitment-psas

Connecticut WS Recruitment PSAs

14 June 2019

CT WS Recruitment PSAs

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/connecticut-ws-recruitment-psas