There are so many things a chief must decide in a day, so start with simple questions. read more

During the coronavirus pandemic, it is critical that departments evaluate their communications posture and take steps to ensure the right resources, mitigation strategies, and tools are in place. read more

Since the earliest days the COVID-19 pandemic, the IAFC has been working around the clock providing fire and emergency service leaders with the information and resources they need to protect first responders and serve their communities. read more

The IAFC and other public safety oganizations wrote to congressional leaders urging action on repealing the T-Band auction mandate as part of any coronavirus emergency stimulus package. read more

Fire Departments Must have Access to Interoperable Communications, Namely on the T-Band. read more

How good are you at listening to people? read more

The IAFC has been advocating for the FCC to establish a tight vertical standard for 911 calls. read more

The IAFC recommends that fire chiefs review the actions described in the Cyber Essentials to protect your fire department from cyber-attacks. read more

A three meter z-axis metric provides emergency responders with actionable location information, and gives the public greater assurance that when they dial 9-1-1 from their cell phones, emergency responders can find them more quickly. read more

FCC order would help first responders locate people who call 911 from wireless phones in multi-story buildings. read more

NextNav announces a new partnership with 3AM Innovations to deliver improved situational awareness for first responders through vertical location. read more

Medicare announced it will hold claims until Congress delays pending rate cuts read more

These updated versions include revised suggested training for each core capability. read more