IAFC COVID-19 News

IAFC COVID-19 News

It’s the Holiday Season: Health Update from the IAFC

December 6, 2022

The the best ways to stay healthy over the coming winter months read more

The Future of Technology Partners for Public Safety: A Case Study on First Due

APRIL 2020

When the fire service leaders look to acquire and adopt new technologies, we need to ensure we lead through the technology we implement – not be led by it. read more
Because We Are Still Here

APRIL 2020

When an events like a pandemic occur, it should cause us to stop for a second and think about what is truly important. read more
The Best of Times

APRIL 2020

The fire service and EMS world also got turned upside down when COVID-19 showed up in our door step. read more
IAFC Secures Amazon Business as a Strategic Supplier for PPE

April 23, 2020

This collaboration between the IAFC and Amazon Business allows IAFC members to take advantage of the buying power of a single agency, and the value of exclusive access to the specific products assigned to the Amazon Business COVID-19 Hub. read more
Help Advocate for Additional Funding for Fire and EMS Departments

April 22, 2020

The IAFC needs your help in measuring the effects of state and local government social distancing orders on local fire and EMS department budgets, including the long-term implications on resources and staffing. read more
SAFER Grant Application Assistance is Available

April 15, 2020

The FY 2019 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period is open April 13 – May 15 at 5 PM ET. read more
IAFC Develops PPE Assessment Survey to Help Responders

April 15, 2020

To help the IAFC make its best case to President Trump and Congress for additional federal funding, we have developed the IAFC COVID-19 PPE Readiness & Availability Assessment Survey read more
FY 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program

April 13, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA is announcing modifications to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). read more
Leadership in Tough Times

April 2020

The current crisis with the coronavirus, while scary, doesn’t mean we should abandon our usual leadership practices. read more
COVID-19: Lessons from the Streets

April 10, 2020

The new installment of iCHIEFS podcast is here. read more

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President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023

January 4, 2023

Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

December 23, 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
Statement by IAFC President Chief Donna Black on the passing of Chief Bobby Halton

December 21, 2022

IAFC wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to Bobby’s family and our colleagues at Fire Engineering & FDIC International read more

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