Leadership News

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

November 17, 2025

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. read more

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

September 15, 2023

IAFC President and Board Chair, John S. Butler, acted on several key appointments during the recent IAFC Board Meeting read more
Chief John Butler Installed as IAFC President

August 18, 2023

Fire Chief John Butler installed as IAFC President during the final General Session at FRI 2023 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
IAFC Board Unveils 150th Anniversary Celebration Plans

May 20, 2023

IAFC is turning 150 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

House Committee Passes Bill to Preserve Federal FirstNet Authority

March 25, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee passed the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act read more
The Washington Update – March 20

March 20, 2026

The Washington Update – March 20 read more
The Washington Update – March 13

March 13, 2026

The Washington Update – March 13 read more