Applied research is a form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science; it refers to the scientific study and research that seeks to solve practical problems. Those of us that are enrolled in or have graduated from the ... read more

The pipeline incident may have happened more than six years ago, but it’s a vivid memory that hasn’t faded for ... read more

Let’s go back to the early 1980s: the fire service was just starting to respond to a new emergency response, ... read more

Applied research is a form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science; it refers to the scientific study ... read more

In December 1984, a gas that’s used in the production of insecticide was accidentally and unknowingly released upon the public. ... read more

Fairfax, Va. - The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation (IAFCF) has received a $10,000 grant from Emergent BioSolutions to ... read more

Fairfax, Va. - With support from a new $2.6 million federal grant, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will ... read more

On May 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rulemaking that addresses the ongoing hazards and risks associated ... read more

NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, sets guidelines to develop preplans for specific locations. As written, nothing limits 1620 to ... read more

Fairfax, Va. Fire Chief G. Keith Bryant, IAFC president and chairman of the board, testified before a U.S. House ... read more

IAFC announced the names of the individuals who have been accepted into the FSEDI read more

Fire chief shares his personal experience with cardiovascular disease. read more

A maximum of $20,000 per department is available to help RSG! members cover the cost of chipping programs. read more