EMS News

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

HEROES Act Will Help Keep Communities Safe

May 15, 2020

Fire fighters urge Congress to move quickly to pass HEROES Act to protect them and shore up public safety read more
FY 2019 SAFER Grants: Application Period Extended, Cost-Share Waived

May 15, 2020

In consideration of the economic effects of the pandemic, Acting Secretary Wolf also authorized waivers for certain provisions of the FY 2020 SAFER Grant Program. read more
House Releases New COVID-19 Response Legislation

May 13, 2020

The House bill has a number of provisions, including almost $1 trillion to assist state and local governments as they cope with the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. read more
IAFC: Fire Department Layoffs and Furloughs Near 1,000; 30,000 Projected

May 11, 2020

The IAFC is asking Congress and The White House to help offset these losses with a request of $10 billion that will go directly to the nation’s fire departments. read more
Tell Congress to ACT!

April 29, 2020

Chief Ludwig is calling on all U.S. IAFC members to contact their congressional representatives and tell them to help you fight the COVID-19 pandemic with a strong response force by supporting $5 billion each for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
CMS Provides COVID Support Payments to EMS Agencies

April 29, 2020

Rising response costs, coupled with increased staffing costs, can make it very difficult for a fire chief to manage their budget. read more
Tell Congress to Support $5 Billion Each for AFG, SAFER for COVID-19 Response

April 27, 2020

The IAFC is asking Congress now to provide $5 billion in new coronavirus relief funding for both the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs. read more
IAFC: Police Get CARES Act Money – Firefighters Still Waiting

April 27, 2020

The IAFC has asked Congress to get money directly to local fire departments by dramatically increasing funding of both the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
$100 Million AFG COVID-19 Response Application Period: Deadline May 15

April 24, 2020

FEMA will begin accepting Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program applications for COVID-19 response at 8 AM ET, Tuesday, April 28. read more
IAFC Secures Amazon Business as a Strategic Supplier for PPE

April 23, 2020

This collaboration between the IAFC and Amazon Business allows IAFC members to take advantage of the buying power of a single agency, and the value of exclusive access to the specific products assigned to the Amazon Business COVID-19 Hub. read more

IAFC News

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
Emerging Leader Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship Opportunity

August 12, 2022

Scholarship available for an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun. read more
IAFC Endorses Senate Legislation to Fund Fire Station Construction

August 3, 2022

The legislation would provide federal funding to maintain and build new fire stations across the nation. read more