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Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS
January 17, 2024
Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?
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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.
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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.
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Accepting Failure or Faking Perfection? It’s Time to be Realistic About our Success and Failures
February 2021
We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service.
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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.
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Your Role in Improving EMS Flight Safety
February 2021
After your call, the operator should assess the risks—such as weather, flight conditions, and which pilot is on duty—to determine if it’s safe to accept the flight.
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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.
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Ending Harassment in the Fire Service is Everyone’s Responsibility
February 2021
Company officers rHarassment is a systemic issue, meaning it’s not simply an isolated issue between two peopleepresent the intersection of all the department’s policies, training and actions
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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
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How fire chiefs can push past mistakes to grow as an individual and advance their organization
February 2021
Overcoming key personal battles will ultimately serve the entire department.
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Living up to Our Oath: We Must Take Care of Others and Ourselves
February 2021
Following a difficult year, firefighters must continue to focus on helping our fellow members cope
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Help Improve the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Today!
November 3, 2023
The IAFC is conducting a study on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the US Fire and EMS.
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FLSS Strategic Initiatives Plan for the years 2023 – 2025
November 14, 2023
New! FLSS Strategic Initiatives Plan for the years 2023 – 2025
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FLSS Scholarship for the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
November 7, 2023
Learn about an opportunity for scholarships and complimentary registration to attend the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
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