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House Committee Passes Bill to Preserve Federal FirstNet Authority
March 25, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee passed the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act
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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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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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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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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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IAFC Partners with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Partners for UAS Training
January 25, 2018
Embry-Riddle to provide UAS-related education, training and certification activities.
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Partnership Announces 2018 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees
January 24, 2018
Individuals, organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildland fire protection.
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Senate Reauthorizes AFG/SAFER and USFA
December 22, 2017
Sunset date for AFG/SAFER grant programs pushed out to 2024.
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Tax Cut Bill Contains IAFC Priorities
December 20, 2017
Bill includes fire sprinkler incentive and volunteer firefighter provisions.
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IAFC Partners with Intermedix and Esri to Build the National Mutual Aid System
October 23, 2017
NMAS will be the next generation version of the IAFC’s Mutual Aid Net tool used coast to coast.
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IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for 6th Year
August 29, 2017
Apply by October 6 for the IAFC's Fire Service Executive Development Institute.
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New Publication Explores Importance of Succession Management in the Fire Service
August 18, 2017
Guide provides steps for departments to start their own succession plans and includes a history of succession management in the fire-rescue service.
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Chief Tom Jenkins Installed as IAFC President
July 27, 2017
Jenkins says IAFC will push to find ways to harness, disseminate, and improve cutting-edge initiatives.
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IAFC Asks Fire Service to Urge Governors to Opt into FirstNet
July 25, 2017
The IAFC believes FirstNet will enhance emergency response operations throughout the fire and emergency service for years to come.
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Pierce Manufacturing, IAFC Honor 2017 Fire Chiefs of the Year
July 25, 2017
Chiefs from Macon-Bibb Country (GA) Fire department and North Lenoir (NC) Fire & Rescue receive prestigious awards at FRI
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IAFC, VCOS Release Report on Behavioral Health in the Fire Service
July 24, 2017
Report raises awareness about the emotional and behavioral health issues in the fire service.
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IAFC, PulsePoint Foundation Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Increase Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
July 17, 2017
The collaboration also endeavors to develop strategies for utilizing public safety data in new and innovative ways.
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Fire Service Leaders to Convene in Charlotte July 26-29 for FRI 2017
June 15, 2017
FRI offers current and future fire chiefs the information, education and services needed to succeed.
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