Fire Prevention News

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. read more

Diversify Your Experience

June 20, 2019

Have you served time in your risk-reduction bureau? You should. read more
Don’t Change Fire Prevention to Community Risk Reduction

June 9, 2019

Every member of the fire service has a role in Community Risk Reduction. Don't exclude the other members of your department by simply changing the name of Fire Prevention to Community Risk Reduction. read more
Fighting Fire with Tax Policy

March 28, 2019

Whether you are already engaged with your members of Congress or have not yet ventured into the political world, now is a great time to get involved. We need you to add your voice to the discussion. read more
Rural EMS and Wildland Fire Funding Survive Final Farm Bill

December 13, 2018

Final version of the Farm Bill contains Rural EMS funding, cross-boundary fuel removal grants, and preserves current fire-safe cigarette laws. read more
Thanksgiving by the Numbers

November 16, 2018

Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during the holidays. read more
Fire and Life Safety: Experiencing Home Fires – Still a Real Problem

November 6, 2018

School visits, department open houses and old messages don’t resonate with average community members. Public apathy is still a real problem. Are we missing the mark on public education? read more
CRR Around the Globe with Chief Tom Jenkins

October 25, 2018

Past President Tom Jenkins sat down with CRR Radio and shared his observations on how fire departments are working with Community Risk Reduction and the challenges they are facing. read more
Community Risk Reduction: The Magic Pill?

October 15, 2018

In CRR, we make changes to reduce the risk we find among our organizations, business community and citizens. We have many ways to do this, but what we’re looking for is a change of heart and direction, not just a magic pill. read more
President’s Letter: Holistically Protecting Our Communities

October 15, 2018

Collectively, America has become more resilient and prepared, thanks to an emergency-response system that begins at the local level and is supported by state and federal resources. read more
Making Community Risk Reduction Relevant

October 15, 2018

The IAFC’s new CRR Leadership Conference will educate and train chief officers and other fire service managers seeking to create, execute and evaluate measurably successful CRR platforms and programs. read more

IAFC News

Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor

March 27, 2023

Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life. read more
Full U.S. Senate to Consider Legislation to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

March 20, 2023

Within the next few days, the U.S. Senate may be considering legislation to reauthorize funding for key grant programs. read more
Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award

March 20, 2023

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through June 9. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief. read more