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Fire Prevention News

WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity

February 27, 2023

We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project . read more

Preventing the Preventable: Renewing Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education as Firefighter Survival Tools

August 2020

Fire prevention and life safety education have long been recognized as an effective way to establish "fire-safe" behavior among people of all ages and abilities. read more
CSB Releases New Safety Video on Aghorn Operating Investigation Entitled "Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas"

July 29, 2021

The CSB also made two recommendations to federal and state regulators, OSHA and the Railroad Commission of Texas, addressing the requirements for protecting workers from hazardous air contaminants and from hazardous energy. read more
Fire Chief Calls for New Technology to Fight Wildland Fires

June 29, 2021

Chief Litzenberg, testified before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee about federal wildland fire research. read more
CAP and IAFC — Stronger Together

June 2021

Imagine having the capability of calling on an organization that operates the nation’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft and public service drones. read more
Ammonium Nitrate: What Firefighters Must Know

May 2020

Follow these 10 steps when confronted with an ammonium nitrate fire. read more
Dousing Public Housing Fires

May 13, 2021

IAFC urges Congress to pass critical legislation to fund fire sprinkler installations read more
Know the Enemy: Firefighters Must Understand the Basics of Building Construction

May 2021

Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate. read more
FCC Refers Carriers to Enforcement for Failing to Meet Key 911 Location Accuracy Deadline

April 13, 2021

Vertical location is critical to helping first responders quickly locate 911 wireless callers, particularly in buildings taller than three stories. read more
Webinar: Lessons Learned from Fukushima

April 12, 2021

This presentation will share experiences and lessons that will greatly benefit decision makers and responders who have to prepare for wide area environmental remediation to respond to and recover from radiological contamination events. read more
3AM Innovations and NextNav Improve First Responder Safety and Situational Awareness with Vertical Location

April 2, 2021

NextNav announces a new partnership with 3AM Innovations to deliver improved situational awareness for first responders through vertical location. read more

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IAFC News

Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Scholarships Application Process Now Open Through June 30, 2023

April 24, 2023

Apply for the 2023 Fire-Rescue International Scholarship read more
Long COVID: A Need for Full Situational Awareness

April 24, 2023

Looking at the long-term effects of COVID-19 on firefighter health and fitness read more
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

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