National EMS Week is a time to thank the entire EMS community, especially firefighter/EMTs and paramedics. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The recipients this year are well-rounded and active in their respective fire departments, schools, and communities. read more

The utilization of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) by U.S. fire departments has grown exponentially over the last six years. read more

The IAFC Foundation provides scholarships that make it possible for fire and EMS first responders to access the advanced learning opportunities necessary to prepare for today’s complex world. read more