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Congress Passes Funding for Wildland Fire and Hazmat Programs
March 11, 2024
On Friday the U.S. Senate passed legislation to fund federal wildland fire and hazmat programs through September 30. The House previously passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366) on March 6. The bill will now go to President Biden for signature.
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URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)
March 28, 2023
Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any amendments
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Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
March 27, 2023
Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life.
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EVMS Presents 2021 Boyd Cole Award
March 20, 2023
IAFC’s EVMS and Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL), proudly announces the recipient of the 2021
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Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!
March 3, 2023
Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program
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WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity
February 27, 2023
We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project .
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2023 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected
February 23, 2023
The IAFC is proud to announce the participants accepted into the fifth year of the prestigious Fire Service Executive Development Institute.
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The four cosponsors of the national Wildfire Mitigation Awards have named the individuals and organizations chosen to receive honors this year in recognition of their exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.
February 22, 2023
Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named one individual and one organization chosen to receive 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Awards
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RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity
February 3, 2023
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor positions.
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North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Receives Safer Grant
January 30, 2023
NCAFC Grant Will Assist Communities in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Firefighters
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Are You Ready to be an IAFC Officer?
January 19, 2023
Call for 2nd VP Candidates, Apply by February 1
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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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