EMS News

IAFC Releases Template for Individual & Family Assistance Centers

November 12, 2025

Multijurisdictional Mass Casualty Incident Plan template read more

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. read more
IAFC Honors Chief Ludwig with James O. Page EMS Achievement Award

June 18, 2018

Award honors leader who has made a positive impact on a national scale in fire service EMS management. read more
Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med 2018

June 18, 2018

Award recognizes creative approaches to implementing systems to prevent and treat cardiac-related diseases. read more
IAFC Recommends Use of Mobile Technology to Activate Citizens and First Responders to Improve Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates

May 22, 2018

Applications such as PulsePoint offer a unique way to involve the citizens in a local jurisdiction to not only become aware of when others need life or death assistance, but also provide them an avenue to render aid. read more
Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates Recognize National EMS Week

May 17, 2018

National EMS Week is a time to thank the entire EMS community, especially firefighter/EMTs and paramedics. read more
Naperville and Grand Junction Win Heart Safe Communities Award at Fire-Rescue Med

May 30, 2017

EMS Section honored two fire departments with 2017 Heart Safe Community Awards. read more
Knipper Honored with James O. Page EMS Achievement Award

May 30, 2017

EMS Section presents 2017 James O. Page EMS Achievement Award read more
IAFC, AMR and ACEP Team Up to Save Lives from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

April 25, 2017

Three of the largest names in emergency medical services aim to train people in bystander CPR during World CPR Challenge, May 21-27 read more