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April 5, 2023
We ask that you please share any relevant documents your agency has and complete the brief feedback form on your agency’s mutual aid to help inform best practices and assist us in developing this resource for the entire public safety community.
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August
East Hartford, Conn., Fire Chief John Oates encouraged chiefs to embrace several key strategies to lead successful fire departments into the future
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August 2020
Fire prevention and life safety education have long been recognized as an effective way to establish "fire-safe" behavior among people of all ages and abilities.
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July 29, 2021
The CSB also made two recommendations to federal and state regulators, OSHA and the Railroad Commission of Texas, addressing the requirements for protecting workers from hazardous air contaminants and from hazardous energy.
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August 2021
Chiefs Pfeifer and Schwartz, Commissioner Cassano and FBI Special Agent Combs came together for the first time during Fire-Rescue International 2021
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July 23, 2021
The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act (S. 2316/H.R. 4377) was introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-MN) and Representative Cynthia Axne (D-IA). Both bills have bipartisan support.
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July 16, 2021
Fire and EMS chiefs are encouraged to nominate members of their departments for this esteemed award.
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July 2021
Fire service leaders share what works at their departments.
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July 9, 2021
The IAFC is pleased to continue to support FireRescue GPO through this integration, and Sourcewell is now the sole cooperative purchasing partner of the IAFC.
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July 6, 2021
The new FEMA document explains the FMAG declaration process; eligibility; and the grant management and close-out process.
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June 11, 2021
OSHA releases new guidance for employers to protect their employees from COVID-19
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March 27, 2023
Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life.
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March 20, 2023
Within the next few days, the U.S. Senate may be considering legislation to reauthorize funding for key grant programs.
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March 20, 2023
The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through June 9. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief.
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