Labor and management. Two groups of people who don’t always agree, but must come together to meet the overall goals and mission of the organization. How do you view labor and management? read more

Over the life of the IAFC’s and IAFF’s partnership, the Labor-Management Alliance has gone through several iterations. One constant is the organizations’ dedication to building strong labor-management relationships. read more

For any fire department that has labor-management relationships or new people in leadership roles, the 2018 LMA Conference is the place to be. read more

Is it time to consider developing, adopting and using a formal officer/job-sharing or ride-along program standard? read more

A key factor to ensuring a successful and highly reliable organization is finding those who are committed to excellence and embody the epitome of the organization’s vision. read more

The time has come for today’s leaders to embrace, develop and implement succession planning and management. Let’s examine the foundation, the method and the outcomes and challenges associated with it. read more

Don't wait until the last minute to submit your AFG Grant application. read more

Sunset date for AFG/SAFER grant programs pushed out to 2024. read more

Bill authorizes $750 million each for FIRE and SAFER grant programs. Sunset date: 2024 read more

As Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria hit different areas, we watched challenges play out through the media. While many areas still work to get back to a place of normalcy, we should look at those challenges and ask, “What’s in my disaster plan?” read more

The call follows two tragic fires in the last 5 days that claimed the lives of at least 31 people and injured well over 60. read more

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) urges all first responders to join in a COVID-19 Firefighter Survival Informational Stand Down. read more

FEMA has webinars scheduled throughout the month of January to help fire departments develop applications for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grants read more