EMS News

It’s the Holiday Season: Health Update from the IAFC

December 6, 2022

The the best ways to stay healthy over the coming winter months read more

Sounding the SIREN in Congress

May 15, 2018

New bill would restore a grant program in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for rural public and non-profit fire departments and EMS agencies. read more
Keeping the Lug Nuts Tight on the Chariot Wheels!

May 14, 2018

Innovation is happening in the fire service. The question is, do you know about it? If you do know, do you have time to develop an implementation strategy? read more
Is a Degree for EMS Providers Needed to Advance the Profession?

May 14, 2018

The EMS community is split on whether EMS needs to add a college degree to the minimum requirements for all paramedic training. This article is an in-depth consideration of this question for American EMS providers. read more
Company Officer Leadership: Evolution

May 14, 2018

For a profession that prides its self on such catchphrases as "100 years of tradition unimpeded by progress," the fire service has proven itself to be very resilient and adaptable to change. read more
Ballistic Protection in the Fire-EMS World

May 2, 2018

With a long history of law enforcement in my background, I understood ballistic protection levels and the terms associated with them. The surprise is that I’m now having conversations about this protection with other fire chiefs. read more
Executive Officer Leadership: EMS Performance Metrics

May 2, 2018

We invested considerable time and funds toward data extraction. The fruit of this labor has been accurate reports and ultimately the best decisions. read more
Pushing for Hands-only CPR

April 23, 2018

Teach residents and visitors how to assist firefighters and EMS personnel in saving lives through Hands-only CPR and Stop the Bleed. read more
Opioid Crisis and the Story of Two Cities

April 20, 2018

Hear two compelling stories of how community risk reduction was applied to the epidemic. read more
Resuscitating the Ambulance Fee Schedule

March 16, 2018

If your patient was the Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule, you’d be preparing to start CPR. Congress just brought us an AED and a drug box, and it’s time to get to work. read more
President’s Letter: Preparing Our Departments for All Hazards

March 2, 2018

The fire service handles things outside our traditional mission of firefighting: from community paramedicine and terrorism to hazardous materials and technical rescue, our world’s fire service is the benefactor of all-hazards solutions. read more

IAFC News

EMS Week 2023 - May 21-27

May 19, 2023

This annual campaign brings the EMS community together to celebrate the accomplishments of EMTs and paramedics read more
IAFC President Testifies at Congressional Hearing

May 11, 2023

Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs read more
Vector Solutions and IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Training Officer Recognition Award

May 10, 2023

The award, which is now open for nominations, acknowledges exemplary conduct by a training officer for their innovation and effectiveness when delivering training. read more