Department Administration News

FEMA Announces $648 Million for FY2025 Fire Grant Programs

May 19, 2026

DHS and FEMA have announced the availability of $648 million in funding through the FY 2025 fire grant programs read more

PPAEMA Is Official: What DEA’s Final Rule Means for Fire-Based EMS

February 20, 2026

Details on the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (PPAEMA) rule, effective March 9, 2026. read more
IAFC Appoints Donna Black as Chief Executive Officer

February 18, 2026

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is pleased to announce Donna Black as its new CEO. read more
Vector Solutions Introduces Target Solutions Volunteer Edition to Expand Training Access for Volunteer Fire Departments

February 3, 2026

New streamlined, affordable training platform helps volunteer agencies meet standards, reduce risk and improve readiness read more
The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Welcomes Its 14th Cohort

February 3, 2026

The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Welcomes Its 14th Cohort read more
U.S. Department of the Interior Announces Chief Brian Fennessy Will Lead U.S. Wildland Fire Service

January 16, 2026

The IAFC congratulates Chief Fennessy on his new role with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. read more
International Wildfire Management: Strategic Insights and Collaborative Opportunities for Fire Leadership

November 17, 2025

This white paper examines the outcomes and opportunities identified during the second International Fire Department Exchange (IFDX), held in conjunction with the IAFC's 2025 WUI conference. read more
IAFC Reminds All Road Users: “SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU – SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER!” this Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW), and Every Week

November 17, 2025

November 17-21, 2025 - Crash Responder Safety Week read more
IAFC Releases Template for Individual & Family Assistance Centers

November 12, 2025

Multijurisdictional Mass Casualty Incident Plan template read more
IAFC Launches Search for New Chief Executive Officer

November 3, 2025

IAFC seeks an innovative and mission-driven leader read more
IAFC Releases Recommendations for FEMA Reform

October 31, 2025

IAFC's recommendations read more

IAFC News

From Training to Statewide Action: How IAFC’s Ready, Set, Go! Program Helped Shape Idaho’s Wildfire Evacuation Messaging

May 12, 2026

Idaho leaders and partner agencies engaged with IAFC’s Ready, Set, Go! read more
The Washington Update – May 8

May 9, 2026

The Washington Update – May 8 read more
The Washington Update – May 1

May 2, 2026

The Washington Update – May 1 read more

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Missouri Valley Division of the IAFC Annual Conference 2026
June 3 - 5, 2026

Lincoln, NE
Jun 17

International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference 2026
June 17 - 21, 2026

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Fire-Rescue International 2026
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