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ERG 2024 Updates and Hazmat Hot Topics
September 30, 2025
Strengthen your hazmat knowledge with five dynamic recorded sessions led by industry experts.
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Acceptance Speech: IAFC President Dan Eggleston
August 10, 2018
Pledges his dedication to upholding and elevating the impeccable standards of the IAFC and the expectations of the global fire service.
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Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer Released
August 9, 2018
Fire service leaders and all personnel are asked to make cancer prevention a priority in all fire departments.
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Oregon Firefighters Honored for Daring House Fire Rescue
August 8, 2018
Clackamas Fire District #1 Crew Wins 2018 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
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IAFC and Pierce Manufacturing Announce 2018 Fire Chiefs of the Year
August 7, 2018
Herbert Leusch, volunteer, and Joanne Hayes-White, career, named Fire Chiefs of the Year
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Statement: IAFC Board of Directors
August 6, 2018
To allow discrimination or unequal treatment breaks down our abilities to work together in delivering service to the communities we serve.
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Fire Service Leaders to Convene in Dallas for Fire-Rescue International, August 8-11
August 2, 2018
FRI offers fire service leaders teh information, education and services needed to enhance their professional development and service delivery.
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VCOS and VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open
July 9, 2018
Award recognizes innovative volunteer department retention and recruitment programs.
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VCOS Accepting Nominations for Chief John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
July 2, 2018
Award recognizes fire service leaders who demonstrat leadership, integrity, and outstanding values.
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Firefighter Cancer Registry Bill Clears Congress
June 22, 2018
Legislation will create an anonymous, voluntary registry for firefighters at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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We are the International Association of Fire Chiefs
June 11, 2018
New "We are the IAFC" video available.
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Fire Department Exchange Accepting Applications
June 5, 2018
Improve overall practices and procedures within wildland fire programs.
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IAFC Recommends Use of Mobile Technology to Activate Citizens and First Responders to Improve Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
May 22, 2018
Applications such as PulsePoint offer a unique way to involve the citizens in a local jurisdiction to not only become aware of when others need life or death assistance, but also provide them an avenue to render aid.
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Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates Recognize National EMS Week
May 17, 2018
National EMS Week is a time to thank the entire EMS community, especially firefighter/EMTs and paramedics.
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Sounding the SIREN in Congress
May 15, 2018
New bill would restore a grant program in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for rural public and non-profit fire departments and EMS agencies.
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Metro Chiefs Present Awards in San Antonio
May 14, 2018
IAFC CEO/Executive Director Light given Lifetime Achievement Award.
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IAFC, American Military University Expand Partnership
May 1, 2018
Partnership enables the IAFC to promote AMU’s educational opportunities to members while AMU’s experts will be available to share their expertise with fire chiefs through support at several IAFC conferences.
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Pushing for Hands-only CPR
April 23, 2018
Teach residents and visitors how to assist firefighters and EMS personnel in saving lives through Hands-only CPR and Stop the Bleed.
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Opioid Crisis and the Story of Two Cities
April 20, 2018
Hear two compelling stories of how community risk reduction was applied to the epidemic.
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CFSI Week - What Fire Chiefs Need to Know
April 12, 2018
The IAFC has developed resources to help you prepare
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IAFC Focused on Promoting Community Preparedness Against Wildfire
March 20, 2018
IAFC concerned about the escalating costs and damages caused by wildland fires
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Chiefs: Nominate Now for the IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
March 14, 2018
Honors a firefighter for service to the duty displayed in saving a human life.
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Next Generation of National Mutual Aid System Launches in Four States
February 28, 2018
New version to better manage and track emergency service resources during large-scale emergencies that require mutual aid.
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IAFC Organizing Fire Operations Conference in Middle East
February 20, 2018
Conference offers unique opportunity to explore leadership development, education sessions covering many operational components.
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Fire Service Programs Cut by President Trump’s FY 2019 Budget
February 16, 2018
The IAFC will work with our allies in Washington to protect fire and emergency service programs, like FIRE, SAFER, USFA and the VFA program.
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Time Running Short for Input Into NFPA Active Shooter Standard
February 14, 2018
Standard provides training standards; breaks it down between law enforcement, fire and EMS responsibilities.
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