EMS News

URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

March 28, 2023

Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any amendments read more

Bridging the Multigenerational Divide in Your Department

September 2020

In a diverse world of generations, we as a fire service, still seem to struggle when it comes to retention and recruitment. read more
IAFC’s Coronavirus Task Force Update

August 2020

The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force was formed to focus the IAFC's efforts on preparing the fire and emergency service to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). read more
IAFC Comments at COVID-19 Vaccine Meeting

July 31, 2020

IAFC urges HHS to prioritize fire and EMS personnel for receiving COVID-19 vaccines read more
PFAS incineration in New York spurs legislation, loss of federal contracts

June 22, 2020

PFAS incineration has been a source of interest for some companies, with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracts offering an access point. 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

IAFC News

Chief John Butler Installed as IAFC President

August 18, 2023

Fire Chief John Butler installed as IAFC President during the final General Session at FRI 2023 read more
Hilton Head Island Fire Department Honored with Ben Franklin Award for Valor

August 17, 2023

The IAFC and Motorola are proud to honor Hilton Head Island Fire Department with the Ben Franklin Award for Valor read more
Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award

August 17, 2023

St. Paul, Minnesota’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Angie Wiese, honored with the 2023 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award read more