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Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers
December 22, 2023
Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders.
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Western Fire Chiefs Association, IAFC, partner with Constellis to Help Chiefs During COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Western Fire Chiefs Association, IAFC, partner with Constellis to make Fire Chiefs aware of two new products being used to combat COVID-19
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Volunteer Departments Eligible for CARES Act Loan Programs
April 2, 2020
Under the CARES Act, all "private non-profit organizations" are eligible for purposes of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, including any entity exempt under IRC 501(c).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WEBINAR: Coronavirus: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know
March 16, 2020
The March 16 COVID-19 webinar recording is now available.
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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.
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Contractor Opportunity: IAFC Wildfire Programs through June 17
May 21, 2024
Contractor Opportunity: IAFC Wildfire Programs through June 17.
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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Critical Fire Safety Legislation
May 15, 2024
The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act has passed its first hurdle. This important safety bill and its companion legislation will now face a Senate vote.
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Nominations Open for Prestigious Training Officer Award
May 9, 2024
VCOS is accepting nominations for the Prestigious 2024 Training Officer Recognition Award
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