Leadership News

The Training Officer Award

June 12, 2026

Vector Solutions and the IAFC’s VCOS Continue a Longstanding Tradition of Honoring Excellence in Fire Service Training! read more

IAFC Recognizes Randolph Mantooth, West Allis FD and Spokane Valley FD in Annual Fire-Rescue Med Awards

July 12, 2022

The IAFC recognizes the winners of the James O. Page and the Heart Safe Community Awards during FRM 2022. read more
Nation's leading wildfire management groups name 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

March 22, 2022

WASHINGTON—The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the six individuals and organizations chosen to receive 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. read more
Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

December 17, 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources. read more
IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for Tenth Year

December 10, 2021

Chantilly, Va. ‐ For the tenth year, the IAFC has received a grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation (MSF) to fund another year of the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI). 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