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May 11, 2023
Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs
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MAY 2020
Trust between firefighters and their officers, or lack of it, is part of fire department culture.
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MAY 2020
How does a fire department tackle PPE shortages head-on?
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April 24, 2020
Increased response costs during COVID-19 can make it very difficult for a fire chief to manage their budget, but not impossible.
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MAY 2020
Fire departments are not businesses, but we don’t have to look far to find examples of private sector management practices adopted into the fire service.
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MAY 2020
Expectations memos can be a handy tool in building high performing teams and productive employees.
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April 24, 2020
FEMA will begin accepting Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program applications for COVID-19 response at 8 AM ET, Tuesday, April 28.
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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
The current crisis with the coronavirus, while scary, doesn’t mean we should abandon our usual leadership practices.
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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 2020
As you look at the policies, standard operating procedures or guidelines, how are you describing your firefighters or civilian personnel?
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March 16, 2023
The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics relating to lithium-ion battery response and safety, which will be broken down into five daily focus areas: recognition of hazards, firefighting operations, firefighter safety, post-incident considerations, and public education.
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March 20, 2023
IAFC’s EVMS and Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL), proudly announces the recipient of the 2021
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March 3, 2023
Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program
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