The key to a successful and sustainable drone program is to have a supporting infrastructure in place before that first flight. read more

IAFC leaders join Virginia governor during letter-signing event declaring the commonwealth as the country's first "opt-in" FirstNet state. read more

Beware of misinformation circulating about FirstNet. read more

Finding an individual when they call 911 on their mobile phone from a building that’s on fire and full of smoke is critical to satisfying the intent of the FCC Order and meeting public expectations. read more

Fire chiefs should talk to their elected officials about the importance of having a nationwide public safety interoperable broadband network. read more

IAFC hazmat project specialist checks out new app. read more

IAFC members should be contacting their FirstNet State Points of Contact (SPOC) to get up-to-date information about their specific state plans. read more

What fire departments need to know about rolling out Unmanned Arial Systems (UAS). read more

Now that the FirstNet contract has been awarded what’s next for FirstNet? read more

With strong IAFC support, the Department of Commerce and First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) today announced the selection of AT&T to build the first nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to America’s first responders. read more

The FCC imposed the 4.9 GHz licensing freeze on September 8, 2020, to maintain a stable spectral environment in the 4.9 GHz band while it considered changes to the service rules governing operations in the band. read more

Deputy Fire Chief Rich Elliott, Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue and Chair of the IAFC’s Wildland Fire Policy Committee, testified on October 26. read more

PFAS are often dubbed “forever chemicals” because some of the chemicals linger for decades in people’s bodies and seemingly forever in the environment. read more