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October 3, 2023
IAFC believes in collaborative efforts to reduce risks in communities and enhance preparedness for wildland fires
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March 18, 2021
The Coalition is solely motivated by what is needed by public safety professionals as they carry out their missions to save and protect the public every day.
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March 2021
Lessons from U.S. Navy SEALs can help firefighters better focus on life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation.
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March 6, 2021
Fire chiefs are urged to contact their IT departments -- without delay -- to ascertain their departments’ vulnerability.
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February 2021
We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service.
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February 2021
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.
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February 12, 2021
On February 11, 2021, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the IAFC hosted a webinar on fire department participation in public COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
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January 15, 2021
A response to the events of the last year and recent days.
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December 2020
Our goal to protect our staff and citizens should be unwavering.
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December 2020
A look at how the city responded and came out stronger during the pandemic.
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November 2020
Things are changing, and the fire service must pay attention.
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May 15, 2024
The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act has passed its first hurdle. This important safety bill and its companion legislation will now face a Senate vote.
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May 9, 2024
VCOS is accepting nominations for the Prestigious 2024 Training Officer Recognition Award
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May 8, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass S. 870, extending the end date of both the AFG (FIRE) & SAFER Grants. The bill will now be considered by the Senate.
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