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August 30, 2017
In one Texas community, 80% of the local firefighters have lost their homes.
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October 31, 2017
On the heels of Fire Prevention Week, it’s easy to appreciate the interaction and trust we have within our communities; the week is a magnificent example of harnessing tragedy to make positive change.
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October 31, 2017
In the fire service, whose job is community relations? Most folks would probably say the fire prevention and education division or the PIO. The real answer is much larger than these two.
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October 25, 2017
It is imperative that firefighters take time to embrace the Human Dignity Statement developed and approved by the IAFC Board of Directors as a testament to how firefighters should treat each other.
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October 16, 2017
Though the trend in fire deaths has decreased for the older adult population, older adults still face the greatest relative risk of dying in a fire.
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October 16, 2017
Traditionally, intellectual capacity has been seen as a primary indicator of one’s ability to succeed. Emotional intelligence is now also considered a crucial element in individual and professional success.
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October 2, 2017
Fire service leaders should work together with law enforcement agencies at all levels of government on active shooter preparedness and training.
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September 29, 2017
Bill calls for the elimination of the sunset clause.
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September 26, 2017
Community education needs be at the forefront of our minds. If we can educate our communities in risk reduction, lives will be saved.
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September 2017
Many chief officers have prepared for and experienced many types of fireground situations. Countless lives have been saved based on quick, decisive actions. How do these processes transfer to administrative decisions these same officers must make?
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September 2017
Exposure to the trauma of others is an occupational challenge for first responders. Organ-izations can mitigate the negative impacts of vicarious trauma—and it’s their duty and responsibility to do so. The VTT was designed to help.
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March 23, 2018
Mostly good news for the fire and emergency service.
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March 22, 2018
Recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor.
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March 22, 2018
Last year, the IAFC scored a number of legislative wins, but there’s still much to do. Use this legislative agenda as you prepare to visit Washington and meet with members of Congress for the 30th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.
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