Jan 01, 0001

IAFC Appoints Donna Black as Chief Executive Officer

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is pleased to announce Donna Black as its new CEO.

Jan 01, 0001

The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Welcomes Its 14th Cohort

The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Welcomes Its 14th Cohort

Jan 01, 0001

International Wildfire Management: Strategic Insights and Collaborative Opportunities for Fire Leadership

This white paper examines the outcomes and opportunities identified during the second International Fire Department Exchange (IFDX), held in conjunction with the IAFC's 2025 WUI conference.

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC Launches Search for New Chief Executive Officer

IAFC seeks an innovative and mission-driven leader

Jan 01, 0001

EFO Board Vacancies for Eastern and Southeastern

Apply by November 1, 2025

Jan 01, 0001

Stronger Communication, Smarter Decisions, Safer Firegrounds: New CRM Manual Released

Five proven factors form the foundation for safer, smarter operations

Jan 01, 0001

Student Academia & Research Opportunity at IAFC's Technology Summit International

This is your opportunity to showcase academia during the Technology Summit International.

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for Fourteenth Year

Thanks to the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the program provides new chiefs with tools they need to succeed.

Jan 01, 0001

All Eyes on FRI: A Recap of August's Big Event

FRI 2025 - A Look back

Jan 01, 0001

What Firefighters Want in 2025: Aggressive + safe tactics

Key Firefighter Priorities for 2025

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC Announces First Cohort for 2025 Fire Camp Scholarship

IAFC is proud to announce the first cohort consisting of 12 departments will receive the newly relaunched Fire Camp Scholarship grant

Jan 01, 0001

Celebrating a Champion of Fire and Life Safety: Peg Paul

The 2025 award is presented to Peg Paul, Founder and President of Peg Paul and Associates

Jan 01, 0001

Federal and Military Fire Services Section Members Take Oath of Office for Their Position on the Section Board During Annual Meeting

Federal and Military Fire Services Section Members Take Oath of Office for Their Position on the Section Board During Annual Meeting

Jan 01, 0001

Deputy Fire Chief Paul J. Wilson of the Shelton Fire Department awarded the 2025 Training Officer of the Year Award

The award was formally presented at Fire-Rescue International 2025 in Orlando, Florida

Jan 01, 0001

International Association of Fire Chiefs Welcomes New President, Chief Trisha Wolford

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) proudly welcomed the 149th president

Jan 01, 0001

Rapid City (SD) Fire Department Honored with Ben Franklin Award for Valor

The IAFC announces the recipients of its highest honor, the 2025 Ben Franklin Award for Valor, sponsored by Motorola Solutions

Jan 01, 0001

Pierce and IAFC Honor Extraordinary Leadership with 2025 Fire Chief of the Year Awards

Chiefs from East Franklin Fire Department (NJ) and Lehi Fire Department (UT) receive prestigious awards at FRI

Jan 01, 0001

2025 Company Officer of the Year Award Winner - Lieutenant Michael Cotter of District of Columbia Fire & EMS

The 2025 Company Officer of the Year Award announced

Jan 01, 0001

Fire Camp Scholarships are back!

Submit your department’s application now!

Jan 01, 0001

VCOS & Deccan International Partner to Bring Analytics Grant to Volunteer & Combination Fire Departments

Apply to be selected to receive an Analyst Application developed and deployed by Deccan International.

Jan 01, 0001

VCOS presents the Gold Ribbon Report

A comprehensive roadmap designed to guide your transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) and understand the role of the data

Jan 01, 0001

Celebrate EMS Week 2025 by recognizing the dedication of emergency medical services professionals.

EMS Week | May 18-24 2025

Jan 01, 0001

Career center enhancements to improve user’s search for jobs and qualified candidates

IAFC's Career Center's enhanced user interface and tools

Jan 01, 0001

FSEDI Alumnus Chief John Butler Named President of the Metro Fire Chiefs’ Association

FSEDI alumnus, Chief John Butler has been chosen for the role of Metro Chiefs president

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC Announces Winners of the Heart Safe Community Award

This year’s winners :Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue, FL and the Sarasota County Fire Department, FL

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC Partners with The Billion Readiness Initiative

The IAFC has been asked to help support the Billion Readiness Initiative

Jan 01, 0001

The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Welcomes Its 13th Cohort

IAFC and the Motorola Solutions Foundation announce the 2025 FSEDI participants

Jan 01, 0001

2025 FLSS Scholarship for the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference

Apply for the CRRL Scholarship and enhance your expertise and sharpen your skills in this critical area

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC President & Bozeman Montana Fire Chief Josh Waldo on the current wildfire situation.

Watch Fire Chief Josh Waldo’s statement on a current wildfire situation in Southern California

Jan 01, 0001

First Responders Depend on AM Radio

The critical role of AM radio, we urge legislators to support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Jan 01, 0001

VCOS Announces Winner of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award

Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) recipient of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award.

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Announces Winner of the 2024 Retention & Recruitment Award

Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS is the winner of the 2024’s Retention and Recruitment Award

Jan 01, 0001

Chief Brian McQueen (Ret.) Named Winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award

VCOS announces the winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC & Motorola Announce 13th Year of the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Program

Twenty applicants will be chosen to participate in this year’s cohort

Jan 01, 0001

Crash Responder Safety Week 2024: Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed

Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety

Jan 01, 0001

Evacuation Management 2-Day Course for Law & Fire Service Leaders

A two-day program was developed to help communities PREPARE and RESPOND to a largescale evacuation

Jan 01, 0001

Spencerport Fire District Awarded IAFC Deccan International Grant

Spencerport Fire District is proud to announce that it has been awarded an exclusive IAFC VCOS Analytics Grant in partnership with Deccan International

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC is transitioning to a calendar-year membership model

Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new calendar year renewal process

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC Recommends that Fire and EMS Chiefs Prepare for Supply Chain Interruptions

The IAFC recommends that fire and EMS chiefs take precautions to prepare for possible supply chain interruptions.

Jan 01, 0001

Chief Greg Rogers provides insight to NFPA Journal on the Single Exit Stair topic

Chief Greg Rogers provides insight to NFPA Journal on the Single Exit Stair topic

Jan 01, 0001

Fire Chief Ray Reynolds Honored for Excellence in Fire and Life Safety

Fire and Life Safety Section presented Fire Chief Ray Reynolds with the 2024 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award

Jan 01, 0001

New IAFC President Sworn In At 2024 Fire-Rescue International Conference

Chief Waldo officially took office along with 1st Vice President Trisha Wolford and 2nd Vice President, Steven Locke

Jan 01, 0001

Welcome and congratulations to incoming our three incoming executive committee leaders

Three of IAFC's incoming executive committee leaders were administered their oath of office

Jan 01, 0001

Oregon firefighter honored with 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor

Engineer Manny Sharp (center) of the Medford (Oregon) Fire Department was announced the winner of the 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor at the IAFC’s Fire-Rescue International conference in Dallas.

Jan 01, 0001

Invest In Your Future, Elevate Your Career with the IAFC-CSU Officer Development Program (ODP)

Learn about the IAFC- Columbia Southern University Officer Development Program (ODP)

Jan 01, 0001

2024 Recipient of the VCOS Training Officer Award

Division Chief Training Officer Robert Barron has been selected as the 2024 raining Officer Award

Jan 01, 0001

Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard

Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard

Jan 01, 0001

Two Fire/EMS Departments to Receive Heart Safe Community Awards at 2024 Fire-Rescue Med Conference

City of Madison and Dothan, Alabama fire departments recognized for their exceptional efforts toward cardiac safety & education.

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC's EMS Section Names Chief J. Robert Brown, Jr. (Ret.) Recipient of the 2024 James O. Page EMS Achievement Award

IAFC Honors Chief Rob Brown with Prestigious Award

Jan 01, 0001

Wildfire Mitigation Awards Announced

Wildfire Mitigation Awards have named the individuals and organizations chosen to receive honors this year

Jan 01, 0001

Elevate Your Leadership Skills with ODP - Leadership Development Certification Series Online Courses

IAFC and Columbia Southern University announce first series of online courses for Company Officers I – II – III

Jan 01, 0001

Chief John S. Butler Appoints Stephanie Holloman to the IAFC Human Relations Committee

Stephanie Holloman of Orange County Fire Authority appointed to IAFC HRC

Jan 01, 0001

2024 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected

IAFC and Motorola announce the12th year FSEDI participants

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

IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for Twelfth Year

IAFC receives a grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation to fund the 12th year of FSEDI

Jan 01, 0001

Leadership in Action: Fire Chief John S. Butler, IAFC President and Board Chair, Appoints Key Working Groups

IAFC President and Board Chair, John S. Butler, acted on several key appointments during the recent IAFC Board Meeting

Jan 01, 0001

Chief John Butler Installed as IAFC President

Fire Chief John Butler installed as IAFC President during the final General Session at FRI 2023

Jan 01, 0001

Hilton Head Island Fire Department Honored with Ben Franklin Award for Valor

The IAFC and Motorola are proud to honor Hilton Head Island Fire Department with the Ben Franklin Award for Valor

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

Fire Chief of the Year Awardees Announced

2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees during FRI 2023

Jan 01, 0001

Transformative Partnership Formed Between IAFC and Columbia Southern University

IAFC and CSU proudly announced a groundbreaking collaboration that delivers on one of the key goals

Jan 01, 0001

Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med 2023

Two fire departments were recognized for their success in improving cardiac arrest survival rates in their communities

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC Board Unveils 150th Anniversary Celebration Plans

IAFC is turning 150

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

Vector Solutions and IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Training Officer Recognition Award

The award, which is now open for nominations, acknowledges exemplary conduct by a training officer for their innovation and effectiveness when delivering training.

Jan 01, 0001

Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor

Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life.

Jan 01, 0001

Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through June 9. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief.

Jan 01, 0001

North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Receives Safer Grant

NCAFC Grant Will Assist Communities in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Firefighters

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for 11th Year

UPDATE: The 2023 FSEDI application period is closed. Applicants will be notified in the near future.

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC Recognizes Randolph Mantooth, West Allis FD and Spokane Valley FD in Annual Fire-Rescue Med Awards

The IAFC recognizes the winners of the James O. Page and the Heart Safe Community Awards during FRM 2022.

Jan 01, 0001

Submit Your Nomination for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year award

Jan 01, 0001

Nation's leading wildfire management groups name 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

WASHINGTON—The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the six individuals and organizations chosen to receive 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awards.

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

IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for Tenth Year

Chantilly, Va. ‐ For the tenth year, the IAFC has received a grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation (MSF) to fund another year of the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI).

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC-VCOS Releases the 2021 Yellow Ribbon Report Update on Responder Behavioral Wellness

The contributors hope that you use this report to assist your public safety personnel in managing the traumatic stresses they are confronting every day.

Jan 01, 0001

Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med

Chesapeake and Harrisonburg, Virginia, Recognized for Innovative Emergency Cardiac Responses

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

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

2021 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected

This is the ninth year that the Motorola Solutions Foundation has provided the IAFC with a grant to fund the program.

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

Chief Richard Carrizzo named Vice-Chair of the Board of FirstNet Authority

Chief promises to continue the work that maintains a robust public safety broadband network.

Jan 01, 0001

Karl Neubecker of Ellington Fire Department Selected as 2020 Training Officer Recognition Award Winner

Deputy Chief of Training Made Mark with Innovation During COVID Pandemic and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Training Program

Jan 01, 0001

2020 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees Announced

Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC President Calls on Congress to Support Fire & EMS Departments During COVID-19 Pandemic

Chief Ludwig's testimony highlighted the challenges that local fire departments face during the pandemic.

Jan 01, 0001

Lee Whitner of South Adams County Fire Department Selected as 2019 Training Officer Recognition Award Winner

The award honors exemplary conduct and dedication by a training officer.

Jan 01, 0001

Mentoring Within the Fire Service Course Released

Learn to demonstrate effective mentorship communication skills and identify strategies for developing the mentee’s behavior and performance.

Jan 01, 0001

2019 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected

FSEDI is a yearlong leadership-development program to provide new and aspiring chiefs with the tools they need to have successful tenures.

Jan 01, 0001

IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for 7th Year

The year-long program is open to new and aspiring chiefs who have demonstrated a commitment to career advancement and enhancing the fire and emergency service through their leadership.

Jan 01, 0001

Chief Dan Eggleston Installed as IAFC President

Over 10,000 fire and emergency service leaders, exhibitors, guests and industry partners participate in Fire-Rescue Internanal in Dallas.

Jan 01, 0001

2018 Presidential Address: Chief Tom Jenkins

To the members here today, I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to serve you and represent you internationally, in the halls of congress, and all venues in between. Be proud to be an IAFC member. Stay involved or find ways to get involved.

Jan 01, 0001

2018 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected

The program has become the premier development piece for chief officers transitioning to fire chief roles.