Research Events

Research Events

Aug 12

Fire-Rescue International 2026
August 12 - 14, 2026

Kansas City, MO

FRI, the IAFC's annual conference and expo, provides senior-level leadership training for chiefs and officer development education for chief and company officers, new ways to connect with vendors and colleagues, and the latest solutions to today's toughest challenges.
Dec 8

Technology Summit International 2026
December 8 - 11, 2026

Denver, CO

Technology Summit International aims to bring the tech of the future to today’s fire and emergency service professionals

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Student Academia & Research Opportunity at IAFC's Technology Summit International

September 18, 2025

This is your opportunity to showcase academia during the Technology Summit International. read more
NIST Releases Update on Investigation into Surfside (FL) Partial Building Collapse

June 25, 2025

NIST released a 90-minute video update about its investigation into the June 2021 partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South building, Surfside, Florida read more
International Code Council invites building and fire officials to contribute valuable insights for developing resources

May 20, 2025

We kindly request your assistance in sharing the Hydrogen Permitting and Safety Survey read more

ALL RESEARCH NEWS

Hazardous Materials Safety, Training and Capability Gap Analysis and Needs Assessment Report

This report presents the results of a nationwide gap analysis/needs assessment conducted by the IAFC with support from DOT PHMSA.

Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Toolkit

Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Toolkit

Tool kit for Fire Chiefs to address the hazards of Home Oxygen Fire Hazards

Texas Fire Chiefs Association Health and Wellness Guide Firefighter Cancer Basics

Health & Wellness Guide Firefighter Cancer Basics

A guide created by TFCA in efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workforce.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Firefighter Turnout Gear Textiles Exposed to Abrasion, Elevated Temperature, Laundering, or Weathering

A study's findings, firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?

Evaluation of the fire protection effectiveness of fluorine free firefighting foams

Evaluation of the fire protection effectiveness of fluorine free firefighting foams

This study was to determine the firefighting capabilities for four fluorine. free foams and one short chain C6 AFFF formulation

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