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First Responder Wellness Week: 5 days of health and wellness

March 24, 2023

Join us March 27-31 as we partner with Lexipol to launch the first annual First Responder Wellness Week 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
Supreme Court Decision on Vaccine Mandates: What It Means for Fire Departments

January 13, 2022

The Supreme Court blocked a temporary emergency standard by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. read more
FEMA Announces FY 2021 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Application Period: January 18 – February 18

January 11, 2022

IAFC members are encouraged to start reviewing the application materials on the FEMA FP&S website. read more
OSHA Withdraws Part of Health Care Emergency Temporary Standard / CDC Releases New Quarantine Recommendations

December 28, 2021

On December 27, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew major parts of its Health Care Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). read more
Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

December 22, 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience. read more
Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

December 17, 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources. read more

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IAFC News

Full U.S. Senate to Consider Legislation to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

March 20, 2023

Within the next few days, the U.S. Senate may be considering legislation to reauthorize funding for key grant programs. read more
Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award

March 20, 2023

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through June 9. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief. read more
“Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 18-24, 2023

March 16, 2023

The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics relating to lithium-ion battery response and safety, which will be broken down into five daily focus areas: recognition of hazards, firefighting operations, firefighter safety, post-incident considerations, and public education. read more

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Report of EMS Section Liaison to the NAEMT EMS Economics Committee

The report of Chief Chris Shimer from the September meeting of the EMS Economics Committee.”

New York State Health Department

Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Professionals on Suspected Cases of Monkeypox

This resource provides guidance for EMS professionals encountering patients suspected of having human monkeypox

CDC Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Delta Variant - Key Messages and Talking Points for Partners

CDC Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Delta Variant

Top 5 Things To Know About Covid-19 And Delta Variant

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

FEMA released Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

CPR and AED Instruction Tips

CPR and AED Instruction Tips for EMS Educators

May 2

Behavioral Wellness Part 2 of 2: Reintroduction of the Yellow Ribbon Report
May 2, 2023

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May 16

Fire-Rescue Med
May 16, 2023

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Aug 16

Fire-Rescue International
IAFC's 150th Anniversary
August 16 - 18, 2023

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