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IAFC Files Comments to the FAA’s proposed rule on unmanned aircraft operations (UAS) Operations Beyond the Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
October 20, 2025
IAFC's comments to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposal
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President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023
January 4, 2023
Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs.
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Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023
December 23, 2022
On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs.
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Statement by IAFC President Chief Donna Black on the passing of Chief Bobby Halton
December 21, 2022
IAFC wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to Bobby’s family and our colleagues at Fire Engineering & FDIC International
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Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
December 20, 2022
The Senate Appropriations Committee released its Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill.
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How do our fire and building codes address changing technologies?
December 12, 2022
The creation of the 2024 I-Codes and NFPA codes, changes were proposed as it relates to changing refrigeration systems
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It’s the Holiday Season: Health Update from the IAFC
December 6, 2022
The the best ways to stay healthy over the coming winter months
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IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems
December 2, 2022
Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness.
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IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for 11th Year
November 18, 2022
UPDATE: The 2023 FSEDI application period is closed. Applicants will be notified in the near future.
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Hurricane Ian Situational Awareness Resources for Fire and Emergency Service Leaders
September 27, 2022
Relevant hurricane/authoritative situational awareness resources for use by leaders in the fire/emergency services.
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The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15
October 3, 2022
Celebrating Fire Prevention Week with a toolkit page with social media cards, templates, logos, and activities.
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Members of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Honor Guard helped lead Monday morning’s remembrance
September 12, 2022
IAFC 1st VP and Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department Chief John Butler attended this morning’s bell-ringing and moment of silence.
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Symposium in the Sun Scholarship and Award Nominations Due Sept. 29
September 9, 2022
Apply for a scholarship to the Symposium in the Sun.
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Chief Donna Black Installed as IAFC President
August 26, 2022
Chief Black will serve as Chair of the IAFC Board of Directors as the organization enters its 150th year of leadership, education and service
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IAFC Honors Fire Chief of the Year Awardees
August 24, 2022
IAFC in partnership with Pierce Manufacturing Inc., announced the 2022 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees.
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CDC Reduces Quarantine and Begins Planning for Autumn - Implications for Fire Chiefs
August 15, 2022
CDC is streamlining existing COVID guidance to reduce the impact of the virus on schools, employment, and the health system.
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Emerging Leader Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship Opportunity
August 12, 2022
Scholarship available for an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun.
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IAFC Endorses Senate Legislation to Fund Fire Station Construction
August 3, 2022
The legislation would provide federal funding to maintain and build new fire stations across the nation.
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U.S. House Passes Next Generation 9-1-1 Legislation
August 2, 2022
Updates on U.S. house passing next generation 9-1-1 legislation.
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The US Department of Agriculture has launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program
July 27, 2022
This five-year program is designed to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks.
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IAFC Participates in National Transportation Safety Board’s Rail Safety Summit
July 26, 2022
NTSB summit focused on actions needed to reduce casualties, partnerships needed to improve safety.
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IAFC Recognizes Randolph Mantooth, West Allis FD and Spokane Valley FD in Annual Fire-Rescue Med Awards
July 12, 2022
The IAFC recognizes the winners of the James O. Page and the Heart Safe Community Awards during FRM 2022.
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Preventing Electrical Fires - Vigilance & Cooperation Key to Future Risk Reduction
June 8, 2022
Preventing electrical fires
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Protecting Mental Health of First Responders
May 31, 2022
Behavioral health resources available for the mental health needs of responders.
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Monkeypox: What a Fire and EMS Chief Needs to Know
May 27, 2022
While outbreaks of this disease are rare, fire and EMS chiefs should be prepared for the rare instance of a monkeypox case in their community.
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The Good That Came from COVID
April 21, 2022
EMS has a new image, one that positions the career more holistically in the communities served.
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