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March 14, 2020
President Trump on March 13 declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, invoking the Stafford Act.
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March 16, 2018
All-hazards response isn’t a new concept, so what’s the point of talking about it yet again? It’s not about the past; it’s about scenario-planning for the future.
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March 2, 2018
The fire service handles things outside our traditional mission of firefighting: from community paramedicine and terrorism to hazardous materials and technical rescue, our world’s fire service is the benefactor of all-hazards solutions.
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March 2, 2018
Why can’t the fire service get information from the feds that is as relevant as it is to law enforcement? The fact is that we can; we just have to ask, then commit to developing a partnership with them.
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March 1, 2018
Mass shootings persist, and whether the shooters are branded as domestic terrorists, violent extremists or another such label, this persistence presents significant challenges for security analysts, law enforcement and fire-rescue professionals.
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February 28, 2018
New version to better manage and track emergency service resources during large-scale emergencies that require mutual aid.
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February 15, 2018
Our hearts are heavy for the senseless loss of life in Parkland, Florida.
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February 14, 2018
Standard provides training standards; breaks it down between law enforcement, fire and EMS responsibilities.
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February 9, 2018
Bill contains some of the most significant EMS reimbursement reforms that Congress has enacted in several years.
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January 2, 2018
All 50 states, D.C., and two U.S. territories have officially "opted in" to FirstNet
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December 2017
As Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria hit different areas, we watched challenges play out through the media. While many areas still work to get back to a place of normalcy, we should look at those challenges and ask, “What’s in my disaster plan?”
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May 13, 2020
The House bill has a number of provisions, including almost $1 trillion to assist state and local governments as they cope with the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis.
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May 11, 2020
The IAFC is asking Congress and The White House to help offset these losses with a request of $10 billion that will go directly to the nation’s fire departments.
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MAY 2020
As we gather our incident data for our communities, big or small, accurate data is mandatory.
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