Department Administration News

House Committee Passes Bill to Preserve Federal FirstNet Authority

March 25, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee passed the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act read more

U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants

May 8, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass S. 870, extending the end date of both the AFG (FIRE) & SAFER Grants. The bill will now be considered by the Senate. read more
Fire & Life Safety Section Chair Greg Rogers testifies at ICC Code Hearing

May 7, 2024

Watch the fire service testify against the single stair code proposal read more
Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard

May 2, 2024

Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard read more
IAFC's EMS Section Names Chief J. Robert Brown, Jr. (Ret.) Recipient of the 2024 James O. Page EMS Achievement Award

April 26, 2024

IAFC Honors Chief Rob Brown with Prestigious Award read more
U.S. Congress Proposes 10% Cut to AFG and SAFER Grant Programs

March 22, 2024

The bill will cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency's grant programs by 10% read more
Reducing Stairs in Residential Buildings Higher Than Three Stories Creates Escape Hazards for Occupants and Inhibits Vital Emergency Response Operations

March 15, 2024

Fire, Life and Safety Section submits a position statement. read more
Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action

February 15, 2024

IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action read more
Chief John S. Butler Appoints Stephanie Holloman to the IAFC Human Relations Committee

January 29, 2024

Stephanie Holloman of Orange County Fire Authority appointed to IAFC HRC read more
2024 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected

January 19, 2024

IAFC and Motorola announce the12th year FSEDI participants read more
Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS

January 17, 2024

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing? read more

IAFC News

The Washington Update – February 13

February 13, 2026

The Washington Update –February 13 read more
The Washington Update – February 6

February 6, 2026

The Washington Update –February 6 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

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Missouri Valley Division of the IAFC Annual Conference 2026
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International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference 2026
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Fire-Rescue International 2026
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