EMS News

FEMA Announces FY 2021 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Application Period: January 18 – February 18

January 11, 2022

IAFC members are encouraged to start reviewing the application materials on the FEMA FP&S website. read more

Priority Dispatch and PulsePoint Partner to Help 911 Dispatchers Guide Callers to Closest Lifesaving AED

June 17, 2020

June 23 Webinar to Highlight Best Practices in Dispatching Citizen Response to Sudden Cardiac Arrest read more
IAFC President Calls on Congress to Support Fire & EMS Departments During COVID-19 Pandemic

June 12, 2020

Chief Ludwig's testimony highlighted the challenges that local fire departments face during the pandemic. read more
COVID-19 and Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton

JUNE 2020

History is often the best of teachers. read more
Chief Ludwig Issues Public Statement

June 1, 2020

President of the IAFC to protesters: "We are not your enemy." read more
Mass Gatherings During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 29, 2020

Leadership considerations for response to mass gatherings and large crowd events. read more
Celebrate Firefighters and EMS Providers During EMS Week

May 11, 2020

The EMS Strong campaign provides some great ideas for how we can recognize these fire/EMS personnel who are protecting our communities. read more
CMS Provides COVID Support Payments to EMS Agencies

April 24, 2020

Increased response costs during COVID-19 can make it very difficult for a fire chief to manage their budget, but not impossible. read more
CMS Issues Data Collection Waiver

May 20, 2020

If your agency hasn’t started preparing for CMS’ data collection efforts, it’s not too late! 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