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IAFC Appoints Donna Black as Chief Executive Officer
February 18, 2026
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is pleased to announce Donna Black as its new CEO.
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All Eyes on FRI: A Recap of August's Big Event
September 4, 2025
FRI 2025 - A Look back
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What Firefighters Want in 2025: Aggressive + safe tactics
September 4, 2025
Key Firefighter Priorities for 2025
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IAFC Announces First Cohort for 2025 Fire Camp Scholarship
August 28, 2025
IAFC is proud to announce the first cohort consisting of 12 departments will receive the newly relaunched Fire Camp Scholarship grant
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Celebrating a Champion of Fire and Life Safety: Peg Paul
August 22, 2025
The 2025 award is presented to Peg Paul, Founder and President of Peg Paul and Associates
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Federal and Military Fire Services Section Members Take Oath of Office for Their Position on the Section Board During Annual Meeting
August 22, 2025
Federal and Military Fire Services Section Members Take Oath of Office for Their Position on the Section Board During Annual Meeting
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Deputy Fire Chief Paul J. Wilson of the Shelton Fire Department awarded the 2025 Training Officer of the Year Award
August 22, 2025
The award was formally presented at Fire-Rescue International 2025 in Orlando, Florida
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International Association of Fire Chiefs Welcomes New President, Chief Trisha Wolford
August 19, 2025
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) proudly welcomed the 149th president
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Rapid City (SD) Fire Department Honored with Ben Franklin Award for Valor
August 14, 2025
The IAFC announces the recipients of its highest honor, the 2025 Ben Franklin Award for Valor, sponsored by Motorola Solutions
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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
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2025 Company Officer of the Year Award Winner - Lieutenant Michael Cotter of District of Columbia Fire & EMS
June 23, 2025
The 2025 Company Officer of the Year Award announced
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Interested in Serving on an IAFC Committee?
February 26, 2026
IAFC Committee Applications are due by March 30, 2026
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