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February 25, 2022
The International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Safety, Health and Survival Section, the National Volunteer Fire Council, and the National Fire Protection Association have announced the theme for the 2022 Safety Stand Down is Situational Awareness: The Foundation for Good Decision-Making.
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November 2020
COVID-19 gives the fire service a unique opportunity to educate the community on risk reduction.
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November 2020
The IAFC, through the task forces and personnel who are keeping their fingers on the pulse of the pandemic.
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November 2020
August marked the 10th anniversary of the International Association of Fire Chiefs' (IAFC) adoption of the Rules of Engagement.
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October 30, 2020
This document discusses potential threats around the election and includes operational considerations and resources.
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October 2020
When developing a risk assessment, your job is to define the characteristics of the response area or overall jurisdiction.
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September 2020
Industrial partners are encouraged to be active in their Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC).
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August 2020
The safety of first responders is paramount during these events.
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July 2020
Esri continues its strong partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
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July 2020
Lessons from the Oregon Mutual Aid System
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JUNE 2020
The Incident Safety Officer’s response, arrival and initial activity are critical.
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March 16, 2023
The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics relating to lithium-ion battery response and safety, which will be broken down into five daily focus areas: recognition of hazards, firefighting operations, firefighter safety, post-incident considerations, and public education.
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March 20, 2023
IAFC’s EVMS and Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL), proudly announces the recipient of the 2021
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March 3, 2023
Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program
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