EMS News

Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

March 3, 2023

Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program read more

CMS Expands EMS Payment Opportunities

April 1, 2020

CMS has released one of the most significant updates to the Ambulance Fee Schedule (AFS) since its creation 20 years ago. read more
FEMA Releases Updated Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT)

March 31, 2020

This update to the tool enables a more granular analysis of community resilience indicators and allows users to calculate the population of individuals with specific indicator characteristics in selected census tracts. read more
President of Fire Chiefs Association Calls for Action

March 31, 2020

Fire and EMS chiefs are fighting a “war” against a virus and proper funding is absolutely required to win the war and keep communities safe. read more
Economic Task Force Created to Help IAFC Members Navigate Challenging Times

March 27, 2020

IAFC Economic Task Force to help members navigate these challenging economic times. read more
IAFC's COVID-19 Resources Available for Fire Service Leaders, First Responders

March 24, 2020

Since the earliest days the COVID-19 pandemic, the IAFC has been working around the clock providing fire and emergency service leaders with the information and resources they need to protect first responders and serve their communities. read more
IAFC to Congress: Include T-Band Mandate Repeal in COVID-19 Stimulus Package

March 18, 2020

The IAFC and other public safety oganizations wrote to congressional leaders urging action on repealing the T-Band auction mandate as part of any coronavirus emergency stimulus package. read more
WEBINAR: Coronavirus: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

March 16, 2020

The March 16 COVID-19 webinar recording is now available. read more
National Emergency Declaration: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

March 14, 2020

President Trump on March 13 declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, invoking the Stafford Act. read more
IAFC Launches Coronavirus Task Force

March 13, 2020

The Task Force will be monitoring COVID-19 and developing recommendations for ways that fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities. read more
IAFC to Create Coronavirus Task Force

February 28, 2020

Task Force created for six months to monitor the virus and advise the IAFC Board of Directors as needed. read more

IAFC News

IAFC Presents on EV Battery Safety at the EV Charging Symposium

July 12, 2023

EV Charging Symposium brought together stakeholders to collaborate on EV battery safety read more
National US&R Response System Strategic Plan

July 7, 2023

Provide feedback to assist with updating the US&R Strategic Plan. read more
House Begins Work on Fiscal Year 2024 DHS Appropriations

June 30, 2023

Reported Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. read more