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EMS News

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

Urge Your Governor to Prioritize Fire and EMS for COVID-19 Vaccines

December 4, 2020

IAFC members are asked to urge their governors to prioritize fire and EMS personnel for access to a COVID-19 vaccine read more
CDC Panel Recommends Initial COVID Vaccine Priority for EMS

December 2, 2020

IAFC urges the CDC to also provide all firefighters with priority access to COVID-19 vaccinations. read more
EMS Workforce Capacity Survey

December 1, 2020

This a survey to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on staffing levels at fire and ems agencies. read more
Cutting Edge EMS Technology

November 2020

Healthcare innovation is happening at a pace never before seen; technologies that were once science fiction are now a reality. read more
Response Considerations: Incidents Involving Crowds Following the 2020 National Election Period

October 30, 2020

This document discusses potential threats around the election and includes operational considerations and resources. read more
EMS: Whose Job Is It?

October 19, 2020

IAFC urges Congress to pass the EMS Counts Act read more
CMS Releases COVID Reporting Rules

September 29, 2020

CMS released new rules for COVID funding recipients read more
IAFC Supports Vaccine Prioritization for First Responders

September 2, 2020

IAFC supports prioritized COVID-19 vaccine access for fire and EMS personnel read more
Bridging the Multigenerational Divide in Your Department

September 2020

In a diverse world of generations, we as a fire service, still seem to struggle when it comes to retention and recruitment. read more
IAFC’s Coronavirus Task Force Update

August 2020

The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force was formed to focus the IAFC's efforts on preparing the fire and emergency service to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). read more

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IAFC News

Chief Donna Black Installed as IAFC President

August 26, 2022

Chief Black will serve as Chair of the IAFC Board of Directors as the organization enters its 150th year of leadership, education and service read more
Colerain Township Department of Fire and EMS Honored with 2022 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor

August 25, 2022

IAFC and Motorola Solutions recognize brave first responders for their swift water rescue read more
IAFC Honors Fire Chief of the Year Awardees

August 24, 2022

IAFC in partnership with Pierce Manufacturing Inc., announced the 2022 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. 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

Aug 16

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

Kansas City, MO

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