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Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med 2023

May 23, 2023

Two fire departments were recognized for their success in improving cardiac arrest survival rates in their communities read more

Call to Action: IAFC Asks Fire Chiefs to Call Congress to Save FIRE & SAFER Grant Programs and USFA

December 8, 2022

The IAFC asks that members contact their U.S. Representatives & Senators to ask them to pass S. 4882 this year read more
CDC Reduces Quarantine and Begins Planning for Autumn - Implications for Fire Chiefs

August 15, 2022

CDC is streamlining existing COVID guidance to reduce the impact of the virus on schools, employment, and the health system. read more
IAFC Recognizes Randolph Mantooth, West Allis FD and Spokane Valley FD in Annual Fire-Rescue Med Awards

July 12, 2022

The IAFC recognizes the winners of the James O. Page and the Heart Safe Community Awards during FRM 2022. read more
IAFC Launches Whole Community Planning for Disaster Online Training

June 13, 2022

This course will provide information on why/how community organizations and others can participate in inclusive emergency planning processes to improve resiliency. read more
Protecting Mental Health of First Responders

May 31, 2022

Behavioral health resources available for the mental health needs of responders. read more
Monkeypox: What a Fire and EMS Chief Needs to Know

May 27, 2022

While outbreaks of this disease are rare, fire and EMS chiefs should be prepared for the rare instance of a monkeypox case in their community. read more
The Good That Came from COVID

April 21, 2022

EMS has a new image, one that positions the career more holistically in the communities served. read more
Pet Therapy Response Team; From 9-1-1 Dispatch to FD "Stress Relief" Visits

March 31, 2022

Fire & EMS departments across USA should consider starting Pet Therapy “stress relief” visits. read more
Safety Stand Down 2022 Announced

February 25, 2022

The International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Safety, Health and Survival Section, the National Volunteer Fire Council, and the National Fire Protection Association have announced the theme for the 2022 Safety Stand Down is Situational Awareness: The Foundation for Good Decision-Making. read more
FEMA Releases New National Resource Hub

January 19, 2022

FEMA launches National Resource Hub to help communities to implement resource management preparedness processes. read more

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IAFC News

IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for Twelfth Year

September 29, 2023

IAFC receives a grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation to fund the 12th year of FSEDI read more
City of Golden (CO) Fire Department and Goochland County (VA) Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services Selected for Deccan International/VCOS “Analyst” Grant!

September 12, 2023

IAFC, VCOS and Deccan International announce departments selected to receive grant read more
A Potential Federal Government Shutdown: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

September 25, 2023

IAFC is monitoring the situation in the U.S. Congress for potential shutdown of federal government operations. read more

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