Leadership News

EFO Board Vacancies for Eastern and Southeastern

September 30, 2025

Apply by November 1, 2025 read more

Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med

June 11, 2021

Chesapeake and Harrisonburg, Virginia, Recognized for Innovative Emergency Cardiac Responses read more
J. Robert "Rob" Brown Appointed as CEO/Executive Director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs

April 16, 2021

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

July 22, 2020

Deputy Chief of Training Made Mark with Innovation During COVID Pandemic and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Training Program read more
2020 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees Announced

July 10, 2020

Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction. read more
IAFC President Calls on Congress to Support Fire & EMS Departments During COVID-19 Pandemic

June 12, 2020

Chief Ludwig's testimony highlighted the challenges that local fire departments face during the pandemic. read more
Lee Whitner of South Adams County Fire Department Selected as 2019 Training Officer Recognition Award Winner

July 29, 2019

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

IAFC News

The Washington Update – February 19

February 19, 2026

The Washington Update –February 19 read more
PPAEMA Is Official: What DEA’s Final Rule Means for Fire-Based EMS

February 20, 2026

Details on the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (PPAEMA) rule, effective March 9, 2026. read more
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. read more