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Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS) Section & Board Meetings
August 24, 2023
FRI 2023 Section & Board Meetings
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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.
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How do our fire and building codes address changing technologies?
December 12, 2022
The creation of the 2024 I-Codes and NFPA codes, changes were proposed as it relates to changing refrigeration systems
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IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems
December 2, 2022
Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness.
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Financial Education Survey: Help Develop Resources for Fire Chiefs
September 29, 2022
Complete a short survey to help us develop financial education and resources for fire chiefs.
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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.
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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.
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Preventing Electrical Fires - Vigilance & Cooperation Key to Future Risk Reduction
June 8, 2022
Preventing electrical fires
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Fire & Life Safety Section Board Meets at CRRL in Toronto Canada
May 24, 2022
FLSS Board Meeting
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FEMA Releases New National Resource Hub
January 19, 2022
FEMA launches National Resource Hub to help communities to implement resource management preparedness processes.
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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.
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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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