EMS News

President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023

January 4, 2023

Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs. read more

President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023

January 4, 2023

Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

December 23, 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
Call to Action: IAFC Asks Fire Chiefs to Call Congress to Save FIRE & SAFER Grant Programs and USFA

December 8, 2022

The IAFC asks that members contact their U.S. Representatives & Senators to ask them to pass S. 4882 this year read more
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
IAFC Recognizes Randolph Mantooth, West Allis FD and Spokane Valley FD in Annual Fire-Rescue Med Awards

July 12, 2022

The IAFC recognizes the winners of the James O. Page and the Heart Safe Community Awards during FRM 2022. read more
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
Protecting Mental Health of First Responders

May 31, 2022

Behavioral health resources available for the mental health needs of responders. 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

IAFC News

RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity

February 3, 2023

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor positions. read more
North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Receives Safer Grant

January 30, 2023

NCAFC Grant Will Assist Communities in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Firefighters read more
Are You Ready to be an IAFC Officer?

January 19, 2023

Call for 2nd VP Candidates, Apply by February 1 read more