Leadership News

iDELP Chort 3 Announced

February 28, 2024

President John Butler announces the names of the individuals who have been accepted into the iDELP program as fellows in Cohort 3 read more

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

August 17, 2023

The IAFC and Motorola are proud to honor Hilton Head Island Fire Department with the Ben Franklin Award for Valor read more
Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award

August 17, 2023

St. Paul, Minnesota’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Angie Wiese, honored with the 2023 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award read more
Fire Chief of the Year Awardees Announced

August 16, 2023

2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees during FRI 2023 read more
Transformative Partnership Formed Between IAFC and Columbia Southern University

August 14, 2023

IAFC and CSU proudly announced a groundbreaking collaboration that delivers on one of the key goals read more
Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med 2023

May 23, 2023

Two fire departments were recognized for their success in improving cardiac arrest survival rates in their communities read more
Spanish-Language Hazmat Instructor - Independent Contractor Opportunity

May 22, 2023

Seeking a minimum of two (2) independent contractors to serve as Spanish-speaking Hazmat Safety Instructors read more
IAFC Board Unveils 150th Anniversary Celebration Plans

May 20, 2023

IAFC is turning 150 read more
EMS Week 2023 - May 21-27

May 19, 2023

This annual campaign brings the EMS community together to celebrate the accomplishments of EMTs and paramedics read more
IAFC President Testifies at Congressional Hearing

May 11, 2023

Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs read more
Vector Solutions and IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Training Officer Recognition Award

May 10, 2023

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

IAFC News

Submit Your Nomination for the 2024 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor

March 4, 2024

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. read more
Submit Your Nomination for the 2024 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award

March 4, 2024

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through May 17. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief. read more
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Celebrates 106th Anniversary

March 1, 2024

Congratulations to the IAFF on their 106 years of service representing more than 343,000 career firefighters and paramedics. read more