Research News

Company Officer Leadership - Applied Research and Hazmat Issues

May 19, 2016

Applied research is a form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science; it refers to the scientific study and research that seeks to solve practical problems. Those of us that are enrolled in or have graduated from the ... read more

Firefighter Cancer Registry Bill Clears Congress

June 22, 2018

Legislation will create an anonymous, voluntary registry for firefighters at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. read more
SAFECOM, OEC Want to Hear from Fire Chiefs

February 7, 2018

Please complete this nationwide survey by Feb. 23. read more
Cancer Prevention at Natick Fire Department

April 3, 2017

Natick (Massachusetts) Fire Department is taking these steps to protect their firefighters and are share them in hopes they’ll help other departments find the best approach to protect their firefighters as well. read more
Firefighter Physicals: Where Are We Now?

April 3, 2017

Three years ago, the SHS Section decided to take on the proverbial 800-pound elephant: mandatory annual medical evaluations for all firefighters. Here’s a snapshot of the progress we’ve made to date. read more
Safety & Health: Research and Innovation

April 3, 2017

The fire service is perceived by many as slow to evolve. There may be some truth to this, but some of us are witnesses to increasing acceptance of innovative thinking: One of the greatest drivers is the practical application of scientific research. read more
Safety & Health: Survive Alive

November 2016

More than four years ago, the board of the IAFC’s Safety, Health & Survival Section (SHS) met in Virginia over several cold and blustery January days to create a new strategic plan. Much of the discussion during these meetings focused ... read more
FSTAR Health Shares New Guide to Improve Firefighter Physicals

October 2016

The Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals is coming soon to a fire department near you. Although there are indications the environment is improving, there is still a significant gap in the provision of healthcare for firefighters. Some firefighters receive annual ... read more
Looking for Research? Visit the New FSTAR Website

September 18, 2015

The IAFC is pleased to announce the launch of FSTAResearch.org. As the new flagship website of the Firefighter Safety ... read more
Numbers Matter

September 18, 2015

The fire service is generally an action-oriented profession. We’re doers, and we’re trained to take charge when everything seems to ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: The Role of Data - Focusing on the Right Need

May 19, 2016

Data-driven is a term that can be overused, misunderstood and even scoffed at sometimes. After all, don’t we already know ... read more

IAFC News

Join the 2nd iDELP Cohort: Apply by March 22

February 21, 2019

The application period for the next round of the IAFC Diversity Executive Leadership Program (iDELP) is officially open. This will be the second cohort of the two-year program. read more
IAFC Presents on Second International Fire Operations Conference in Bahrain

February 20, 2019

IFOC is being presented by the IAFC in collaboration with the Fire Protection Department, Saudi Aramco; the Ministry of the Interior Bahrain; the Bahrain General Directorate of Civil Defence, and the Directors of Civil Defence of the GCC. read more
SAFER Grant Application Period Open

February 20, 2019

The FY 2018 SAFER application period is open through Friday, March 22, at 5 PM ET. FEMA and the IAFC each have some resources to help with your application. read more