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Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate, Now What?
April 21, 2023
Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service community! The Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate with an overwhelming vote of 95-2. This is a significant achievement and deserves to be celebrated.
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Fire & Life Safety: Emerging Issues
December 13, 2013
There are many catch phrases about the past, and I``m not sure if we``re supposed to never look back or ...
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USFA and FEMA`s Whole Community
November 14, 2013
The effects of natural and manufactured disasters have become more frequent, far-reaching and widespread than ever before. As a result, ...
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Fire & Life Safety: Being All-Hazard Ready
October 31, 2013
In December 2003, the Gilmore Commission issued its fifth report; the commission studied public-service readiness to the tragedy of 9/11 ...
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Reducing Fire Deaths and Injuries
October 16, 2015
Last October, the American Red Cross, with the endorsement of the IAFC, launched the Home Fire Campaign nationwide to reduce ...
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Arsonists Among Us
September 30, 2013
Firefighter arson—this predicament certainly isn``t new to the fire service, but it has huge potential to damage a department``s reputation. ...
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New, Free Guide Clears Up Confusion About Residential-Sprinkler Water Supply and Usage
October 31, 2012
In communities across the U.S. and Canada, a growing number of one- and two-family homes are being built with fire ...
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Learn and Educate: Fireplace and Stove Glass Safety
October 12, 2012
The Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association (HPBA) has developed a suite of educational resources to help prevent burns that may ...
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Effective Campus-Safety Programs: Adapting to a Unique Community
September 18, 2012
Environmental health and safety (EHS) programs typically comprise several major disciplines: laboratory safety, occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, emergency ...
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Fire Safety on College Campuses
September 18, 2012
Every fall, a mass migration happens in college towns everywhere as students start moving into residence halls, fraternities, sororities and ...
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The Man in the Arena: All Our Small Actions Add Up
September 18, 2012
As fire-code officials, we hear the same questions asked by our own peers every day: "Why doesn``t the code require ...
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Leadership in Action: Fire Chief John S. Butler, IAFC President and Board Chair, Appoints Key Working Groups
September 15, 2023
IAFC President and Board Chair, John S. Butler, acted on several key appointments during the recent IAFC Board Meeting
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The Fire and Life Safety Section IAFC training has been rescheduled!
September 6, 2023
Join us on November 15th, 2023, and equip yourself with essential skills to ensure safety in any situation
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VCOS Scholarships and Awards
September 5, 2023
VCOS 2023 awards
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