The Latest
Jan 01, 0001
Reducing Stairs in Residential Buildings Higher Than Three Stories Creates Escape Hazards for Occupants and Inhibits Vital Emergency Response Operations
Fire, Life and Safety Section submits a position statement.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
Jan 01, 0001
Fighting Fire and Preserving Progress: The Unsung Role of Portable Fire Extinguishers in Environmental and Life Safety
The use of portable fire extinguishers is a win-win situation for both life safety and environmental preservation
Jan 01, 0001
Lion, IAFC Proudly Partner for Saudi Aramco Cohort 24 International Fellowship Program Graduation
IAFC continues partnership to provide a host environment for the Fellowship Program.
Jan 01, 0001
Statement from IAFC President, Chief John S. Butler
IAFC President, Chief John S. Butler announces appointments
Jan 01, 0001
FLSS Strategic Initiatives Plan for the years 2023 – 2025
New! FLSS Strategic Initiatives Plan for the years 2023 – 2025
Jan 01, 0001
FLSS Scholarship for the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
Learn about an opportunity for scholarships and complimentary registration to attend the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
Jan 01, 0001
National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Protect America's Fire and Emergency Services
National organizations calling on Congress to ensure that vital fire service grant programs are reauthorized
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Chief John S. Butler Joins Top Leaders at the U.S. Fire Administration's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
Key representatives from federal government agencies meet during the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
Jan 01, 0001
It’s Fire Prevention Week – Ask Congress to Join the Fight
IAFC has developed talking points to help you advocate for the protection of the AFG and SAFER programs
Jan 01, 0001
The Fire and Life Safety Section IAFC training has been rescheduled!
Join us on November 15th, 2023, and equip yourself with essential skills to ensure safety in any situation
Jan 01, 0001
Event Cancellation for the Lithium Ion Battery - Tall Mass Timber Buildings - Codes and Construction
A Message from Fire & Life Safety Section IAFC: Hurricane IDALIA - August 30th EVENT Greater Naples
Jan 01, 0001
Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS) Section & Board Meetings
FRI 2023 Section & Board Meetings
Jan 01, 0001
Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
St. Paul, Minnesota’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Angie Wiese, honored with the 2023 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
Jan 01, 0001
Be Part of IAFC's History: Submit Your Biography Now!
Submit your biography for inclusion in IAFC's 150th-Anniversary Commemorative Book
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC President Testifies at Congressional Hearing
Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs
Jan 01, 0001
Full U.S. Senate to Consider Legislation to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!
Within the next few days, the U.S. Senate may be considering legislation to reauthorize funding for key grant programs.
Jan 01, 0001
Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!
Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program
Jan 01, 0001
WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity
We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project .
Jan 01, 0001
RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor positions.
Jan 01, 0001
How do our fire and building codes address changing technologies?
The creation of the 2024 I-Codes and NFPA codes, changes were proposed as it relates to changing refrigeration systems
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems
Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness.
Jan 01, 0001
The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15
Celebrating Fire Prevention Week with a toolkit page with social media cards, templates, logos, and activities.
Jan 01, 0001
Fuels Reduction Project Grant Funding Available
A maximum of $10,000 per department is available to help departments cover the cost of department staffing, equipment rentals, and/or contractual services.
Jan 01, 0001
Chief Michael O’Brian honored for excellence in fire and life safety
Individuals dedicated to saving lives & property through their work on code development, fire prevention practices and fire service leadership.
Jan 01, 0001
Preventing Electrical Fires - Vigilance & Cooperation Key to Future Risk Reduction
Preventing electrical fires
Jan 01, 0001
Call for Candidates for the 2024 FLSS Election
Learn more about the available positions.
Jan 01, 0001
Senators and Representatives Introduce Bill to Incentivize the Installation of Fire Sprinklers in Older High-Rises
This bill amends the tax code to create a new incentive for the owners of high-rise buildings (buildings over 75 feet tall) to install sprinklers in their structures erected before fire codes required sprinklers.
Jan 01, 0001
FEMA Asks for Review of Fire Management and Suppression Draft Resource Types
Comments are due by 5:00 PM ET on December 10. The IAFC requests that its members review these resource typing documents and submit comments.
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC and TC Energy Mexico Pipeline Training
Training in 2020 was completed in the State of Veracruz and the State of Sinaloa and is presently underway in the State of Hidalgo October 28-29, 2021, and Guanajuato November 4-5, 2021.
Jan 01, 0001
Vote Now International Code Council
International Code Council voting information
Jan 01, 0001
Nominate Today for 2021 RSG! Program Awards
Award recipients will be invited to the IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface Conference in Reno on November 15-16, 2021
Jan 01, 0001
September 11, 2001: A Day That Changed Us All
Chief Mike Metro of Los Angeles County Fire Department (retired) reflects on September 11th.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Department Exchange is Accepting Applications
Five applicants will be selected to participate.
Jan 01, 0001
Risky Business
Why risk assessments are essential for firefighter and community safety.
Jan 01, 0001
CSB Releases New Safety Video on Aghorn Operating Investigation Entitled "Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas"
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.
Jan 01, 0001
First On Scene: Leaders Reflect On Their 9/11 Experiences, How Public Safety Has Evolved
Chiefs Pfeifer and Schwartz, Commissioner Cassano and FBI Special Agent Combs came together for the first time during Fire-Rescue International 2021
Jan 01, 0001
Dousing Public Housing Fires
IAFC urges Congress to pass critical legislation to fund fire sprinkler installations
Jan 01, 0001
J. Robert "Rob" Brown Appointed as CEO/Executive Director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs
Mr. Brown served 38-years in the fire and rescue service – 20-years as fire chief – and joined the IAFC as a full member in 1987.
Jan 01, 0001
CISA releases an updated Fire as a Weapon Action Guide
The updated action guide promotes vigilance for our industry partners and empowers security professionals to observe and evaluate potential indicators, mitigate potential risk, and obtain help when necessary.
Jan 01, 0001
Webinar: Lessons Learned from Fukushima
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.
Jan 01, 0001
FireRescue GPO Becomes a Part of Sourcewell
Continue to meet your procurement requirements and save money in the process while purchasing the brands your firefighters rely on every day.
Jan 01, 0001
House Passes Legislation to Protect the Public Safety Communications
The legislation will protect public safety communications in the T-Band (470 MHz – 512 MHz).
Jan 01, 0001
Targeted Wildfire Risk Reduction Opportunity
A total of ten fire departments will be selected to receive assistance on implementing wildfire risk reduction efforts in their communities.
Jan 01, 0001
Working with Communities to Make a Difference – Ready, Set, Go! Program
RSG! Program members have reported over 178,278 hours of fuels reduction.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Sprinkler Bill Introduced in House
Legislation would create incentives for high-rise property owners to retrofit their buildings with fire sprinkler systems.
Jan 01, 0001
Senators Introduce Bill to Fix Fire Sprinkler/QIP Error
Bill will correct a drafting error contained in Congress’ 2017 re-write of the federal tax code that significantly limited the amount of a money that a property owner can recoup each year from installing a fire sprinkler system.
Jan 01, 0001
Rural EMS and Wildland Fire Funding Survive Final Farm Bill
Final version of the Farm Bill contains Rural EMS funding, cross-boundary fuel removal grants, and preserves current fire-safe cigarette laws.
Jan 01, 0001
Thanksgiving by the Numbers
Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during the holidays.
Jan 01, 0001
CRR Around the Globe with Chief Tom Jenkins
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.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Service Honors Station Nightclub Fire Vicitms
Fire service leaders highlight new tax incentive for small business to install fire sprinklers.
Jan 01, 0001
New Tax Law: Outreach Opportunity for Chiefs
New tax law Incentivizes businesses to retrofit properties with fire sprinkler systems.
Jan 01, 0001
Tax Cut Bill Contains IAFC Priorities
Bill includes fire sprinkler incentive and volunteer firefighter provisions.
Jan 01, 0001
Fighting Fire with the Tax Code
Tax cut bill: What's in it for fire and EMS
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC Expresses Condolences for Victims of Baltimore Fire
The IAFC expresses its deep condolences to the family and friends of six young children who reportedly perished during a residential house fire Thursday in Baltimore, Md. We commend the first responders who responded to the tragic scene.
Jan 01, 0001
Reducing Stairs in Residential Buildings Higher Than Three Stories Creates Escape Hazards for Occupants and Inhibits Vital Emergency Response Operations
Fire, Life and Safety Section submits a position statement.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
Jan 01, 0001
Fighting Fire and Preserving Progress: The Unsung Role of Portable Fire Extinguishers in Environmental and Life Safety
The use of portable fire extinguishers is a win-win situation for both life safety and environmental preservation
Jan 01, 0001
Lion, IAFC Proudly Partner for Saudi Aramco Cohort 24 International Fellowship Program Graduation
IAFC continues partnership to provide a host environment for the Fellowship Program.
Jan 01, 0001
Straight Talk about FirstNet: First Responder-Designed and First Responder-Led
FirstNet Authority is working to facilitate coordination of this spectrum amongst public safety representatives
Jan 01, 0001
FLSS Scholarship for the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
Learn about an opportunity for scholarships and complimentary registration to attend the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
Jan 01, 0001
National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Protect America's Fire and Emergency Services
National organizations calling on Congress to ensure that vital fire service grant programs are reauthorized
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Chief John S. Butler Joins Top Leaders at the U.S. Fire Administration's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
Key representatives from federal government agencies meet during the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
Jan 01, 0001
It’s Fire Prevention Week – Ask Congress to Join the Fight
IAFC has developed talking points to help you advocate for the protection of the AFG and SAFER programs
Jan 01, 0001
The Fire and Life Safety Section IAFC training has been rescheduled!
Join us on November 15th, 2023, and equip yourself with essential skills to ensure safety in any situation
Jan 01, 0001
Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS) Section & Board Meetings
FRI 2023 Section & Board Meetings
Jan 01, 0001
Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
St. Paul, Minnesota’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Angie Wiese, honored with the 2023 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
Jan 01, 0001
Training: Batteries in the Fire Service, Tall Mass-Timber Buildings & Fire Department Concerns, and Codes that Safeguard Construction
Training on operational response and code requirements for batteries in buildings and energy storage systems
Jan 01, 0001
Spanish-Language Hazmat Instructor - Independent Contractor Opportunity
Seeking a minimum of two (2) independent contractors to serve as Spanish-speaking Hazmat Safety Instructors
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate, Now What?
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.
Jan 01, 0001
URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)
Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any amendments
Jan 01, 0001
WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity
We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project .
Jan 01, 0001
RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor positions.
Jan 01, 0001
President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023
Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs.
Jan 01, 0001
Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023
On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs.
Jan 01, 0001
How do our fire and building codes address changing technologies?
The creation of the 2024 I-Codes and NFPA codes, changes were proposed as it relates to changing refrigeration systems
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems
Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness.
Jan 01, 0001
Financial Education Survey: Help Develop Resources for Fire Chiefs
Complete a short survey to help us develop financial education and resources for fire chiefs.
Jan 01, 0001
The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15
Celebrating Fire Prevention Week with a toolkit page with social media cards, templates, logos, and activities.
Jan 01, 0001
Chief Michael O’Brian honored for excellence in fire and life safety
Individuals dedicated to saving lives & property through their work on code development, fire prevention practices and fire service leadership.
Jan 01, 0001
Preventing Electrical Fires - Vigilance & Cooperation Key to Future Risk Reduction
Preventing electrical fires
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety Section Board Meets at CRRL in Toronto Canada
FLSS Board Meeting
Jan 01, 0001
Call for Candidates for the 2024 FLSS Election
Learn more about the available positions.
Jan 01, 0001
FEMA Releases New National Resource Hub
FEMA launches National Resource Hub to help communities to implement resource management preparedness processes.
Jan 01, 0001
More Than $1B Available for Firefighters Grants
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.
Jan 01, 0001
SAVER Market Survey Report Published: Incident Management Software
Results are published from NUSTL’s market survey of Incident Management Software (IMS) for Emergency Response.
Jan 01, 0001
Scene Safety: Ask ‘What?’ Questions to Really Understand Your Risk
Risk identification must go beyond simple yes-or-no questions to consider the various mitigation options.
Jan 01, 0001
Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition
A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience.
Jan 01, 0001
Needs Assessment of US Fire Service
Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.
Jan 01, 0001
Senators and Representatives Introduce Bill to Incentivize the Installation of Fire Sprinklers in Older High-Rises
This bill amends the tax code to create a new incentive for the owners of high-rise buildings (buildings over 75 feet tall) to install sprinklers in their structures erected before fire codes required sprinklers.
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App
Access IAFC's online community via mobile app.
Jan 01, 0001
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Application Period Opens Today
The AFG program is designed to help fire and EMS departments improve their baseline capabilities for protecting the public.
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC and TC Energy Mexico Pipeline Training
Training in 2020 was completed in the State of Veracruz and the State of Sinaloa and is presently underway in the State of Hidalgo October 28-29, 2021, and Guanajuato November 4-5, 2021.
Jan 01, 0001
Vote Now International Code Council
International Code Council voting information
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Chief Michael O’Brain Receives The Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership
Fire Chief Michael O’Brian has been named the recipient of the 2021 Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award.
Jan 01, 0001
Nominate Today for 2021 RSG! Program Awards
Award recipients will be invited to the IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface Conference in Reno on November 15-16, 2021
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC Encourages Fire and EMS Departments to Remain Vigilant During the Fall
The Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee is in close contact with our federal intelligence and law enforcement partners and will work diligently to share any priority threat-related information.
Jan 01, 0001
Risky Business
Why risk assessments are essential for firefighter and community safety.
Jan 01, 0001
FRI Chief Chat: 'The Future of the Fire Service is Full of Uncertainty, but That’s OK'
East Hartford, Conn., Fire Chief John Oates encouraged chiefs to embrace several key strategies to lead successful fire departments into the future
Jan 01, 0001
Preventing the Preventable: Renewing Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education as Firefighter Survival Tools
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.
Jan 01, 0001
CSB Releases New Safety Video on Aghorn Operating Investigation Entitled "Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas"
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.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Chief Calls for New Technology to Fight Wildland Fires
Chief Litzenberg, testified before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee about federal wildland fire research.
Jan 01, 0001
CAP and IAFC — Stronger Together
Imagine having the capability of calling on an organization that operates the nation’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft and public service drones.
Jan 01, 0001
Ammonium Nitrate: What Firefighters Must Know
Follow these 10 steps when confronted with an ammonium nitrate fire.
Jan 01, 0001
Dousing Public Housing Fires
IAFC urges Congress to pass critical legislation to fund fire sprinkler installations
Jan 01, 0001
Know the Enemy: Firefighters Must Understand the Basics of Building Construction
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate.
Jan 01, 0001
FCC Refers Carriers to Enforcement for Failing to Meet Key 911 Location Accuracy Deadline
Vertical location is critical to helping first responders quickly locate 911 wireless callers, particularly in buildings taller than three stories.
Jan 01, 0001
Webinar: Lessons Learned from Fukushima
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.
Jan 01, 0001
3AM Innovations and NextNav Improve First Responder Safety and Situational Awareness with Vertical Location
NextNav announces a new partnership with 3AM Innovations to deliver improved situational awareness for first responders through vertical location.
Jan 01, 0001
America’s First Responders Deserve Better Support From Federal Government in Preparation for Future Biological Events
Upcoming Commission Meeting to Explore Needs of First Responder Community During Biological Events
Jan 01, 0001
Top Wildfire Management Groups Name 2021 National Wildfire Mitigation Awardees
Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.
Jan 01, 0001
Your Role in Improving EMS Flight Safety
After your call, the operator should assess the risks—such as weather, flight conditions, and which pilot is on duty—to determine if it’s safe to accept the flight.
Jan 01, 0001
NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles
Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.
Jan 01, 0001
FAA Approves AeroLEDs for Part 27 Rotorcraft
This STC covers the installation of the SunSpot™ 36 and 46 Series LEDs on nearly all “Normal” category rotorcraft.
Jan 01, 0001
House Passes Legislation to Protect the Public Safety Communications
The legislation will protect public safety communications in the T-Band (470 MHz – 512 MHz).
Jan 01, 0001
2020 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees Announced
Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.
Jan 01, 0001
What You Need to Know About New Smoke Alarms
The three Es come together.
Jan 01, 0001
How Vital is a Healthy Mutual Aid System?
Lessons from the Oregon Mutual Aid System
Jan 01, 0001
Because We Are Still Here
When an events like a pandemic occur, it should cause us to stop for a second and think about what is truly important.
Jan 01, 0001
Lessons Learned from the Misfortunes of Others
Using Case Studies to Aid Professional Development
Jan 01, 0001
Targeted Wildfire Risk Reduction Opportunity
A total of ten fire departments will be selected to receive assistance on implementing wildfire risk reduction efforts in their communities.
Jan 01, 0001
Working with Communities to Make a Difference – Ready, Set, Go! Program
RSG! Program members have reported over 178,278 hours of fuels reduction.
Jan 01, 0001
Congress Passes PFAS Legislation
There is a concern that firefighters’ exposure to PFAS may lead to cancer and problems with the thyroid and immune systems.
Jan 01, 0001
Don't Fall Victim to Carbon Monoxide, the "Invisible Killer"
Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the "Invisible Killer" because it's a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. More than 150 people in the Unites States die every year from accidental non-fire related CO poisoning associated with consumer products, including generators.
Jan 01, 0001
Continuing Education: The Lifeblood of the Hazmat Responder
Hazmat Responders Need to be Informed and Prepared.
Jan 01, 0001
Preparedness is Key as Wildland Fire Hits Closer to Home
Knowing the challenges is not just about defensible space.
Jan 01, 0001
UL FSRI Survey: More Americans Close Doors for Fire Safety, But There is Still Work to Do
Fire safety education is more important than ever, and UL FSRI aims to help fire service members to educate their communities this Fire Prevention Awareness Month and throughout the year.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Sprinkler Bill Introduced in House
Legislation would create incentives for high-rise property owners to retrofit their buildings with fire sprinkler systems.
Jan 01, 0001
Ready, Set, Go! Member Spotlight: Greater Eagle Fire Protection District
GEFPD is a combination department in Eagle, Colorado serving a residential population of over 8,000 citizens.
Jan 01, 0001
Diversify Your Experience
Have you served time in your risk-reduction bureau? You should.
Jan 01, 0001
Don’t Change Fire Prevention to Community Risk Reduction
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.
Jan 01, 0001
Fighting Fire with Tax Policy
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.
Jan 01, 0001
Rural EMS and Wildland Fire Funding Survive Final Farm Bill
Final version of the Farm Bill contains Rural EMS funding, cross-boundary fuel removal grants, and preserves current fire-safe cigarette laws.
Jan 01, 0001
Thanksgiving by the Numbers
Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during the holidays.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire and Life Safety: Experiencing Home Fires – Still a Real Problem
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?
Jan 01, 0001
CRR Around the Globe with Chief Tom Jenkins
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.
Jan 01, 0001
Community Risk Reduction: The Magic Pill?
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.
Jan 01, 0001
President’s Letter: Holistically Protecting Our Communities
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.
Jan 01, 0001
Making Community Risk Reduction Relevant
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.
Jan 01, 0001
Teaching and Technology: A Recipe for Safe Cooking
We know that cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries in America, with $1 billion lost annually in property damage. An interest in technology that limits the high-end temperature of electric-coil elements is growing as a result.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Sprinkler Incentives for Developers: A Win-Win
In a national survey of homebuilders and developers, 55% said they would be interested in building homes with fire sprinklers if they were offered incentives. However, only 6% had ever been offered them.
Jan 01, 0001
Code? What Code?
If code officials know what responders face, they can address those concerns and work on future code language to improve conditions. If code officials communicate trends, responders can make informed decisions in the field. Communicating is key!
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Prevention Week: A Good Time to Reflect
This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is "Look, Listen, Learn: Be Aware, Fire Can Happen Anywhere."
Jan 01, 0001
Executive Officer Leadership: “Fire Prevention” Is Outdated!
Am I suggesting the fire service do away with fire-prevention activities? Absolutely not! But are you doing a disservice to your responsibility to protect your community by using the label “fire prevention?”
Jan 01, 0001
State Fire Marshal Dwayne Garriss Earns 2018 FLSS Award
Georgia State Fire Marshal Dwayne Garriss has been named the recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award.
Jan 01, 0001
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor.
Jan 01, 0001
New Tax Law: Outreach Opportunity for Chiefs
New tax law Incentivizes businesses to retrofit properties with fire sprinkler systems.
Jan 01, 0001
Tax Cut Bill Contains IAFC Priorities
Bill includes fire sprinkler incentive and volunteer firefighter provisions.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire and Life Safety: Community Relations
In today's environment of public suspicion, gaining and maintaining public consent to operate has become an ongoing top-management concern for most fire agencies and fire-prevention divisions.
Jan 01, 0001
Fighting Fire with the Tax Code
Tax cut bill: What's in it for fire and EMS
Jan 01, 0001
President’s Letter: Make Community Interaction Count
On the heels of Fire Prevention Week, it’s easy to appreciate the interaction and trust we have within our communities; the week is a magnificent example of harnessing tragedy to make positive change.
Jan 01, 0001
Company Officer Leadership: Senior SAFE Program – Protecting Our Seniors
Though the trend in fire deaths has decreased for the older adult population, older adults still face the greatest relative risk of dying in a fire.
Jan 01, 0001
Executive Officer Leadership: Community Members Help Reduce Risk
Community education needs be at the forefront of our minds. If we can educate our communities in risk reduction, lives will be saved.
Jan 01, 0001
President’s Letter: Fire-Sprinkler Systems Best Path to Life Safety
Reducing the incidence and impact of fires is a fundamental element of our jobs. The best fires are the ones we don't respond to or that are held in an incipient stage by sprinklers.
Jan 01, 0001
Taxing Times in Congress
With the new administration and Congress, the chances of seeing comprehensive tax reform increased dramatically. There may be several ways the fire and emergency service can capitalize on this to achieve some longstanding goals.
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC Expresses Condolences for Victims of Baltimore Fire
The IAFC expresses its deep condolences to the family and friends of six young children who reportedly perished during a residential house fire Thursday in Baltimore, Md. We commend the first responders who responded to the tragic scene.
Jan 01, 0001
Safety & Health: The Silent Fire Service Heroes
Safety from fire should not be a topic for discussion during only 1 or 2 weeks of the year. It is definitely a year-round public responsibility. I believe that the highest state and municipal officials must assume greater responsibility for ...
Jan 01, 0001
Executive Officer Leadership: Mission: Protect
The mission and meaning of protect.
Jan 01, 0001
NFA’s Growing Impact on Community Risk Reduction
One goal of the USFA is to reduce risk and increase resiliency through programs and training in preparedness, prevention and mitigation, and the NFA has offered courses focused on prevention since it doors opened in 1980.
Jan 01, 0001
Proving Risk Reduction Works: The Case in Point
Proving what we do works for our communities has always challenged fire and emergency services. Nevertheless, pressure to prove that our performance affects outcomes for the better has never been greater.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety- Leading Your Team to Success
Job satisfaction often hinges on the quality of relationships. Yet in today’s rapidly evolving, 24/7 workplaces, it’s not always clear what we should do to create satisfying work experiences and happy team members.
Jan 01, 0001
We All Know…
We all know “Everyone Goes Home”; that’s what it says on the black rubber bracelet I’m wearing. I think of it like a “WWJD” bracelet—a simple reminder for us to do all we can to ensure that it happens.
Jan 01, 0001
Jim Tidwell Earns Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
Chief Tidwell is a recognized leader in the fire service as well as an outspoken supporter of the International Code Council.
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Hoarding and the EMS Responder
Hoarding is a prevalent and yet largely unseen problem. The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Tackling Fire Prevention while Practicing ICS
There have been many successful, long-term campaigns to install smoke alarms in homes throughout neighborhoods, cities and states. In Des ...
Jan 01, 0001
Consumer Fireworks: Are They Really "Safe and Sane?"
The consumer fireworks industry wants the American public to believe their products are safer than ever. Fireworks manufacturers say that ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Preventing the Predictable
Will you prevent the predictable? Yes, you. Will you? Begin with the foundation: Firefighting is a profession—a trade—that requires a ...
Jan 01, 0001
Campus Fire Safety: Securing Student Safety with Their Help
A campus can include residences, laboratories, daycare facilities, assembly locations, retail, industrial and agriculture, all with different fire-protection needs. Add ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: A Lesson in Regaining Public Trust
Several years ago, our division manager and department director went to meet a couple property owners to discuss issues they ...
Jan 01, 0001
Have It Your Way: The New Vision 20/20 Materials Generator
Finally! After three years of research and testing, Vision 20/20 will soon release the new Fire Safety Materials Generator with ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: America Is Still Burning
On page seven of AMERICA BURNING, you’ll find this statement: A consideration of equal importance is the need to change ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Prevention Week Is Just Around the Corner
Some fire departments spend the week visiting schools and citizen groups, while other stay in and welcome tour groups. I’d ...
Jan 01, 0001
What Have You Got Cooking This October?
Without exception, every department’s recognition of and activities in fire prevention increase with each passing year. The recognition of the ...
Jan 01, 0001
Did YOU Know? National Campus Fire Safety Month
From a high of 20 in the 2006/2007 academic year, the number of campus fire-related deaths has dropped dramatically to ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: What If No One Understands Your Message?
This seems tremendously obvious, but our industry can’t reduce fires and injuries if our audience doesn’t understand our safety message....
Jan 01, 0001
Company Officer Leadership: Branding Through Prevention and Education
Recently, there seems to be a great deal of buzz in the fire service around the idea of branding your ...
Jan 01, 0001
If Everything Is Important, Nothing Is
Most of us remember a tragic house fire in Stamford, Conn., on Christmas Day 2011. The fire claimed the lives ...
Jan 01, 0001
Get Ready for Fire Prevention Week
This year``s Fire Prevention Week campaign is "Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month." The campaign provides an ideal ...
Jan 01, 0001
Leading Your Community in Risk-Reduction Strategies
October is typically known for Fire Prevention Month and the increase of community education. This includes school visits, department open ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Invest in Knowledge
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. –Chief B. Franklin Have you heard this before? "We``re volunteer/combination. We``re just ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Finding Solutions for Stovetop Cooking Fires
As fire chiefs, it``s important we share innovative solutions that reduce community risk. I believe the phrase Noblesse Oblige says ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Implementing Property Security Programs during Economic Challenges
Fire prevention is also loss prevention, so during times of a slowing economy, the role of fire prevention in protecting ...
Jan 01, 0001
Total Cost of Fire Up 38% from 1980: NFPA Reports $328 Billion Impact of Fire
The National Fire Protection Association has released an updated report on the Total Cost of Fire in the United States...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Reduce the Impact of Fire One Smoke Detector at a Time
Is it possible to reduce the impact of fire on a community through leadership? Many would argue that responding faster, ...
Jan 01, 0001
Knowledge is Power: Cooktop Safety
Fires originating from cooking appliances account for the largest shares of home structure fires and associated fire injuries in North ...
Jan 01, 0001
Near-Miss Reporting: <BR>National Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week is traditionally the time of year that fire/rescue departments hold open houses and other public-safety events. ...
Jan 01, 0001
Establishing an Effective Fire Investigation Unit
Most if not all fire agencies across the United States continue to encounter ongoing financial turbulence. During these challenges, difficult ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Safety for Students with Disabilities
Fire safety for people with disabilities is an area that is growing and getting more attention. However, there’s a shortage ...
Jan 01, 0001
Model Code Adoption and Development: Many Challenges Lie Ahead
The availability of the 2012 I-Codes signals the start of the code development process for the 2015 I-Codes. The first ...
Jan 01, 0001
Initiatives for Improving Fire Prevention Bureau Customer Service
As the overall economy continues to struggle and our department budgets are under increased pressure, it may seem a very ...
Jan 01, 0001
Environmental Sustainability: The Inherent Environmental Benefits of Fire Sprinklers
Anyone who understands fire-sprinkler systems also understands they’ve had a positive impact on our environment for over 135 years without ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act Introduced in the House
Recently, Representative Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Representative James Langevin (D-RI) introduced the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2011 (H.R. 1792)....
Jan 01, 0001
Proving the Value of Fire Prevention
How do you prove a negative? That’s really the struggle fire-prevention experts face. How do you prove that you prevented ...
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC and Kidde Partner for Home Fire Safety
Efforts Aimed at Improving Smoke Alarm Placement in the Home Recognizing the need for improved education and awareness about home ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Managing Relationships Inside and Out
Our society is more connected today than it has ever been, with the use of email, social media and text ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Emerging Issues
There are many catch phrases about the past, and I``m not sure if we``re supposed to never look back or ...
Jan 01, 0001
USFA and FEMA`s Whole Community
The effects of natural and manufactured disasters have become more frequent, far-reaching and widespread than ever before. As a result, ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Being All-Hazard Ready
In December 2003, the Gilmore Commission issued its fifth report; the commission studied public-service readiness to the tragedy of 9/11 ...
Jan 01, 0001
Reducing Fire Deaths and Injuries
Last October, the American Red Cross, with the endorsement of the IAFC, launched the Home Fire Campaign nationwide to reduce ...
Jan 01, 0001
Arsonists Among Us
Firefighter arson—this predicament certainly isn``t new to the fire service, but it has huge potential to damage a department``s reputation. ...
Jan 01, 0001
New, Free Guide Clears Up Confusion About Residential-Sprinkler Water Supply and Usage
In communities across the U.S. and Canada, a growing number of one- and two-family homes are being built with fire ...
Jan 01, 0001
Learn and Educate: Fireplace and Stove Glass Safety
The Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association (HPBA) has developed a suite of educational resources to help prevent burns that may ...
Jan 01, 0001
Effective Campus-Safety Programs: Adapting to a Unique Community
Environmental health and safety (EHS) programs typically comprise several major disciplines: laboratory safety, occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, emergency ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire Safety on College Campuses
Every fall, a mass migration happens in college towns everywhere as students start moving into residence halls, fraternities, sororities and ...
Jan 01, 0001
The Man in the Arena: All Our Small Actions Add Up
As fire-code officials, we hear the same questions asked by our own peers every day: "Why doesn``t the code require ...
Jan 01, 0001
Coalition for Current Safety Codes: Advancing Public Safety in the Built Environment
The International Code Council and the IAFC share a common mission of working hard every day to protect public health ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Firefighter and Public Safety in the Built Environment
In July 2014, the ICC board of directors decided to sunset the activities of the Code Technology Committee by reassigning ...
Jan 01, 0001
OSHA`s Combustible Dust Firefighting Paper: "What`s in It for Me?"
We all understand that many materials are inherently combustible on their own—and there are ways to make them burn better. ...
Jan 01, 0001
International Fire Code: Important Changes You Need to Know
The International Code Council (ICC) conducted hearings April 21-30 on proposals to several international codes, including the International Fire ...
Jan 01, 0001
NFIRS: What You Report Matters
"Speak with data…" is a saying in research and engineering that reinforces the need for data to support any position, ...
Jan 01, 0001
Cost of Fire: Economic Issues of Fire Prevention and Firefighting
The total cost of fire in the United States, based on the NFPA``s latest annual report, estimates $328 billion in ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Getting Homebuilders on Board with Home Fire-Sprinklers
There``s been a lot of media coverage about code battles won and lost since the ICC``s 2009 International Building Code ...
Jan 01, 0001
President's Letter: Home Structure Fire Remains a Serious Concern
According to the latest statistics from NFPA, only 4% of all fire department responses in 2014 were to fires. Some ...
Jan 01, 0001
Safety Tips Help Prevent Burns from Gas Fireplaces and Stoves
According to a 2012 Hearth Consumer Survey, nearly 11 million existing households have a gas fireplace with a glass front, ...
Jan 01, 0001
President's Letter: Fighting Fire Through Research
Since the bygone era of Benjamin Franklin`s Bucket Brigade in Philadelphia, our number-one job in the communities we serve is ...
Jan 01, 0001
Got That App? Technology Driving Prevention
Google cars drive themselves now, devoid of human assistance, and Apple watches track biometrics, among other thing. I’ve written before ...
Jan 01, 0001
President's Letter: Fighting Fire Through Research
Since the bygone era of Benjamin Franklin``s Bucket Brigade in Philadelphia, our number-one job in the communities we serve is ...
Jan 01, 0001
President`s Letter: Home Structure Fire Remains a Serious Concern
According to the latest statistics from NFPA, only 4% of all fire department responses in 2014 were to fires. Some ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: How's Our Message?
In late summer, I watched several hours of coverage over several weeks about the rampant flooding in Texas. Reporting on ...
Jan 01, 0001
What's on Your Website?
I think it’s fair to say that over the past 20 years, the fire service as a whole has improved ...
Jan 01, 0001
Company Officer Leadership: Fire Prevention Week Revival
As firefighters, we’re proud to show off our fire apparatus, equipment and PPE. We have campaigns to change the batteries ...
Jan 01, 0001
Bruce Johnson Receives Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
Bruce Johnson, Senior Regulatory Engineer in the Codes & Advisory Services department received the Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award. The award honors those who have dedicated themselves to saving lives and property through the development of codes, fire-prevention ...
Jan 01, 0001
Calif. Fire Marshal Earns Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
Fairfax, Va. - California Fire Marshal Tonya L. Hoover will be honored with the 2014 Excellence in Fire and Life ...
Jan 01, 0001
Marc Sampson Receives 2014 FLSS Scholarship
Marc Sampson of City of Longmont Colorado has been named recipient of the FLSS/IAFC Foundation Scholarship to attend the 2014 Harvard Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies program.
"We are pleased to make the award announcement to Marc Sampson and ...
Jan 01, 0001
Communicating Safety Measures to Your Community in an Emergency
Is your department ready to order a public evacuation if a wildland fire threatens your community? Do you have the ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fire & Life Safety: Feed Your Lawn—Feed It!
Fire & Life Safety:
Jan 01, 0001
IAFC at 140: Persistence in Practices, Policies in Fire Protection
The IAFC at 140:
Jan 01, 0001
Battalion Chief Sean DeCrane Earns Fire & Life Safety Award
Sean DeCrane, battalion chief and director of training for the Cleveland (Ohio) Department of Public Safety``s Division of Fire, has ...
Jan 01, 0001
Update: Get The Facts Straight on Smoke Alarms
On Friday, March 22, a national TV network began airing what is expected to be a weekend-long focus on smoke ...
Jan 01, 0001
National Organizations Support Fire Sprinkler Legislation
On January 26, the world watched a great tragedy unfold as 235 people were killed in a nightclub fire in ...
Jan 01, 0001
Fighting Fire Through Prevention: Effective Public Education
By Meri-K Appy<br>Vision 20/20`s strategic plan for fire prevention focuses efforts in a collective and sustained way. Effective public education is a top priority in the strategic plan and is at the heart of two of the core strategies: prevention ma ...
Jan 01, 0001
President's Letter: All Hazards, All Prevention
Since the dawn of time, or as my grandchildren say, "Back when you were a kid Poppa," man has had ...
Jan 01, 0001
CPC Launches New Fire Marshal Designation
The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) has launched the Fire Marshal (FM) designation. The designation was created following the whole ...
Jan 01, 0001
Illinois Fire Inspectors Association Executive Director Emeritus Earns Fire & Life Safety Award
George Michehl, fire marshal of the Buffalo Grove (Ill.) Fire Department and executive director emeritus of the Illinois Fire Inspectors ...
Jan 01, 0001
CPSC's New Product Safety Database Will Help Keep Your Communities Safe
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has launched a new website that offers information about dangerous products. Firefighters, fire officers ...
Jan 01, 0001
Consumer Fireworks: Are They Really "Safe and Sane?"
The consumer fireworks industry wants the American public to believe that their products are safer than ever before. Fireworks manufacturers ...
Jan 01, 0001
John Mueller Wins 2010 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
New York Deputy State Fire Administrator John Mueller has been named recipient of the 2010 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award.
"John has spent his career improving life safety and public safety in the built environment to the benefit of ...
Jan 01, 0001
Ed Comeau wins the 2009 Award for Excellence in Fire & Life Safety
Mr. Ed Comeau is the third annual winner of the Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award. This year, the judges felt that Mr. Comeau best exemplified the award criteria of an individual whose service, professional abilities and leadership were ...
Jan 01, 0001
Michael T. Love wins the 2008 Award for Excellence in Fire & Life Safety
Division Chief Michael T. Love of Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue is the second annual winner of the Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award.
Chief Love, on his own initiative, recognized the need for much better collaboration among fire ...
Jan 01, 0001
Ozzie Mirkhah Wins First Annual Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
The FLSS board of directors is pleased to announce that Azarang (Ozzie) Mirkhah, PE of the Las Vegas (NV) Fire Rescue Department is the first winner of the new Excellence in Fire & Life Award, sponsored by the International Code ...