Department Administration News

New CRM Manual Empowers Firefighters to Prevent Injuries and Deaths Before They Happen

August 26, 2025

The 4th Edition of the Crew Resource Management (CRM) Manual released during Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2025. read more

FEMA Will Reimburse COVID-19 Vaccination Expenses for Children

November 9, 2021

As part of the effort to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to children between ages 5 and 11, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said that it could reimburse expenses for vaccination programs. read more
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Application Period Opens Today

November 8, 2021

The AFG program is designed to help fire and EMS departments improve their baseline capabilities for protecting the public. read more
House Sends Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework Funding Wildfire Initiatives and Authorizing the ALERT Grant to the President’s Desk

November 8, 2021

The IAFC was very pleased that this package includes the authorization of the ALERT grant program. read more
Fire and EMS Departments Not Included in CMS and OSHA Vaccine Requirements

November 4, 2021

Despite new federal regulations regarding COVID vaccine requirements, fire & EMS departments remain covered under OSHA. read more
IAFC Calls for Congress to Take Action to Address National Wildland Fire Problem

October 26, 2021

Deputy Fire Chief Rich Elliott, Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue and Chair of the IAFC’s Wildland Fire Policy Committee, testified on October 26. read more
HHS Releases FAQs on HIPAA, COVID-19, and the Workplace

October 8, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). read more
HHS Announces Availability of $25.5 billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding

September 14, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that $25.5 billion soon will be available to help EMS providers with the costs of providing COVID-19 response. read more
Fire Chiefs Encouraged to Recognize 20th Anniversary of 9/11

September 10, 2021

IAFC resources for fire and EMS departments that would like to hold 9/11 remembrance ceremonies. read more
IAFC Position on COVID-19 Vaccination of Fire and EMS Personnel

August 24, 2021

The IAFC is committed to the health and safety of our fire and EMS department personnel. read more
CISA Recommendations for Protecting Information from Ransomware-Caused Data Breaches

August 19, 2021

Data breaches, often involving sensitive or personal information, can cause financial loss to the victim organization and erode customer trust. read more