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January 20, 2022
CISA is urging senior leaders at every organization in the U.S. to become aware of critical cyber risks and take urgent, near-term steps to reduce the likelihood and impact of a cyberattack.
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APRIL 2020
Even if you’re not sure you want to become a fire chief, applying some of the suggestions here will enable you to become better at what you do now, in the future, and as you mentor other members.
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April 2020
There are so many things a chief must decide in a day, so start with simple questions.
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April 7, 2020
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.
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March 24, 2020
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.
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March 18, 2020
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.
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March 10, 2020
Fire Departments Must have Access to Interoperable Communications, Namely on the T-Band.
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February 2020
How good are you at listening to people?
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December 12, 2019
The IAFC has been advocating for the FCC to establish a tight vertical standard for 911 calls.
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November 20, 2019
The IAFC recommends that fire chiefs review the actions described in the Cyber Essentials to protect your fire department from cyber-attacks.
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November 6, 2019
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.
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November 7, 2022
Best practices for reducing your risk of the enforced payment reduction for noncompliance
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October 25, 2022
Jeffrey M. Shapiro, P.E., FSFPE has been named the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
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October 17, 2022
The IAFC is proud to support NIOSH’s efforts to improve firefighter safety.
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