IAFC Treasurer, Chief Richard, was among six public safety leaders appointed to serve on the board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). read more

Chief Johnson and Sue Swenson have both been advocates for the fire service and for the FirstNet system. read more

Please complete this nationwide survey by Feb. 23. read more

Last year, the IAFC scored a number of legislative wins, but there’s still much to do. Use this legislative agenda as you prepare to visit Washington and meet with members of Congress for the 30th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner. read more

1,000 local television stations are required by law to change to new frequencies which may impact the ability to reach residents with emergency information. read more

It’s no longer acceptable for fire chiefs to be technology-averse. We must wake up, dig deep and begin to understand the technology that surrounds our profession more deeply than ever before. read more

In large metropolitan areas, public safety relies on the T-Band spectrum to operate radios in day-to-day operations. A requirement to move off this spectrum greatly concerns agencies in these areas. Here’s what you need to know. read more

Embry-Riddle to provide UAS-related education, training and certification activities. read more

Closer than ever to a wireless broadband network for first responders. read more

All 50 states, D.C., and two U.S. territories have officially "opted in" to FirstNet read more

Join the DOE and National Laboratories in April to learn more about the wildfire mitigation capabilities and technologies. read more

Upcoming Commission Meeting to Explore Needs of First Responder Community During Biological Events read more

As Next Generation 9-1-1 technology evolves and is deployed around the country, it is going to encounter numerous and vastly different use scenarios across law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies in urban, suburban and rural areas. read more