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Your Role in Improving EMS Flight Safety
February 2021
After your call, the operator should assess the risks—such as weather, flight conditions, and which pilot is on duty—to determine if it’s safe to accept the flight.
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HHS Announces ASPR TRACIE Website to Provide Information for Healthcare Practitioners
February 17, 2021
Fire and EMS chiefs are encouraged to review this website and bookmark it as appropriate.
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USFA & IAFC Co-Host Webinar on Public COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns
February 12, 2021
On February 11, 2021, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the IAFC hosted a webinar on fire department participation in public COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
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FEMA FAQs Include Information of Reimbursement for Participation in Public Vaccine Programs
January 25, 2021
The reimbursement would take place through FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program.
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IAFF Position Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines
January 12, 2021
IAFF recommends that all IAFF members receive a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine to prevent the spread of disease and assist in administering vaccinations.
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City Officials – How Must Your Cities Change in the Future?
December 2020
Our goal to protect our staff and citizens should be unwavering.
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Lancaster, California: Response to COVID From the City's Perspective
December 2020
A look at how the city responded and came out stronger during the pandemic.
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America is bracing for the convergence of COVID-19 and the flu season.
December 2020
What does it mean for our health care system and first responders?
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State-by-State Listing of Vaccine Priority Available
December 11, 2020
IAFC urges members to contact their governors in support of providing all fire and EMS personnel with priority access to COVID vaccines.
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The Intersection of Need and Demand Equals Opportunity
November 2020
Things are changing, and the fire service must pay attention.
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COVID-19 Update
November 2020
The IAFC, through the task forces and personnel who are keeping their fingers on the pulse of the pandemic.
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Accepting Failure or Faking Perfection? It’s Time to be Realistic About our Success and Failures
February 2021
We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service.
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Top Wildfire Management Groups Name 2021 National Wildfire Mitigation Awardees
February 23, 2021
Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.
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Your Role in Improving EMS Flight Safety
February 2021
After your call, the operator should assess the risks—such as weather, flight conditions, and which pilot is on duty—to determine if it’s safe to accept the flight.
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