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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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • Oregon Firefighters Honored for Daring House Fire Rescue
    August 8, 2018
    Clackamas Fire District #1 Crew Wins 2018 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor read more
  • 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 read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • VCOS and VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open
    July 9, 2018
    Award recognizes innovative volunteer department retention and recruitment programs. read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • We are the International Association of Fire Chiefs
    June 11, 2018
    New "We are the IAFC" video available. read more
  • Fire Department Exchange Accepting Applications
    June 5, 2018
    Improve overall practices and procedures within wildland fire programs. read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • Metro Chiefs Present Awards in San Antonio
    May 14, 2018
    IAFC CEO/Executive Director Light given Lifetime Achievement Award. read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • CFSI Week - What Fire Chiefs Need to Know
    April 12, 2018
    The IAFC has developed resources to help you prepare read more
  • IAFC Focused on Promoting Community Preparedness Against Wildfire
    March 20, 2018
    IAFC concerned about the escalating costs and damages caused by wildland fires read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
  • 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. read more
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