Leadership News

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

August 13, 2025

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

FEMA Updates Core Capabilities Development Sheets with Revised Training Courses

March 31, 2021

These updated versions include revised suggested training for each core capability. read more
America’s First Responders Deserve Better Support From Federal Government in Preparation for Future Biological Events

March 21, 2021

Upcoming Commission Meeting to Explore Needs of First Responder Community During Biological Events read more
IAFC Urges Congress to Pass Recently Introduced Next Generation 9-1-1 Legislation

March 22, 2021

As Next Generation 9-1-1 technology evolves and is deployed around the country, it is going to encounter numerous and vastly different use scenarios across law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies in urban, suburban and rural areas. read more
2021 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected

March 8, 2021

This is the ninth year that the Motorola Solutions Foundation has provided the IAFC with a grant to fund the program. read more
Fire Chiefs Urged to Take Immediate Steps to Check for Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities

March 6, 2021

Fire chiefs are urged to contact their IT departments -- without delay -- to ascertain their departments’ vulnerability. read more
Top Wildfire Management Groups Name 2021 National Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

February 23, 2021

Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction. read more
Safety Stand Down 2021: Rebuild Rehab

February 22, 2021

Responder agencies are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activities during the week of June 20-26 in order to focus on training and education related to this year’s theme, Rebuild Rehab. read more
USFA & IAFC Co-Host Webinar on Public COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns

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 read more
Urge Your Governor to Prioritize Fire and EMS for COVID-19 Vaccines

December 4, 2020

IAFC members are asked to urge their governors to prioritize fire and EMS personnel for access to a COVID-19 vaccine read more
Chief Richard Carrizzo named Vice-Chair of the Board of FirstNet Authority

September 3, 2020

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