Fire Prevention News

Fire Prevention News

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. read more

The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15

October 3, 2022

Celebrating Fire Prevention Week with a toolkit page with social media cards, templates, logos, and activities. read more
Chief Michael O’Brian honored for excellence in fire and life safety

June 17, 2022

Individuals dedicated to saving lives & property through their work on code development, fire prevention practices and fire service leadership. read more
Preventing Electrical Fires - Vigilance & Cooperation Key to Future Risk Reduction

June 8, 2022

Preventing electrical fires read more
Fire & Life Safety Section Board Meets at CRRL in Toronto Canada

May 24, 2022

FLSS Board Meeting read more
FEMA Releases New National Resource Hub

January 19, 2022

FEMA launches National Resource Hub to help communities to implement resource management preparedness processes. read more
More Than $1B Available for Firefighters Grants

January 19, 2022

Grants totaling more than $1 billion are available for firefighters. FEMA is accepting applications for all three of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program's FY21 grants, with the first due approaching on January 21. read more
SAVER Market Survey Report Published: Incident Management Software

January 13, 2022

Results are published from NUSTL’s market survey of Incident Management Software (IMS) for Emergency Response. read more
Scene Safety: Ask ‘What?’ Questions to Really Understand Your Risk

January 2022

Risk identification must go beyond simple yes-or-no questions to consider the various mitigation options. read more
Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

December 22, 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience. read more
Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

December 17, 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources. read more

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IAFC News

IAFC Presents Historical Memorabilia as a Part of Their 150th Anniversary Celebration Plans

May 22, 2023

The IAFC will celebrate 150th anniversary at a press conference on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 3:30 PM ET read more
IAFC Board Unveils 150th Anniversary Celebration Plans

May 20, 2023

IAFC is turning 150 read more
EMS Week 2023 - May 21-27

May 19, 2023

This annual campaign brings the EMS community together to celebrate the accomplishments of EMTs and paramedics read more

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