Research News

New Mobile App Helps Firefighters Track Exposures, Health

May 31, 2019

New mobile app gathers valuable physical and behavioral health data to help firefighters battle occupational disease. NFORS Fire Fighter Exposure Tracker was developed through a partnership with The IAFF, IAFC, Metro Chiefs, International Public Safety Data Institute (IPSDI) and other fire service organizations. read more

What You Need to Know About the New Smoke Alarms

November 2019

It's critical to have working smoke alarms installed on every floor of your home, including inside and outside every sleeping area. read more
6 Ways to Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service

November 2019

The key to being cancer-free is knowledge and the discipline apply that knowledge daily. read more
It's Drone Safety Week

November 5, 2019

This is an opportunity to share your commitment to drone safety and download valuable resources for you and your crew. read more
IAFC’s Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System: More Relevant Today Than Ever Before

October 2019

The Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System continues to work on delivering lessons learned from actual near miss, injury, and property damage accident events. read more
The IAFC SAR Data Collection Tool and the Response Hurricane Dorian

September 25, 2019

The partnership between the IAFC / NAPSG Foundation / Esri is in its third year of response to disasters. read more
Chief Rader: Change Begins With Leaders

August 27, 2019

Chief Jan Rader walks through ground zero of the opioid epidemic in her state by exploring how the community and first responders are making a difference - especially through community partnerships. read more
ET3 Applications Now Being Accepted

August 23, 2019

The portal allows the submission of information regarding more efficient and effective patient care. read more
NVFC and IAFC-VCOS Release Cancer Prevention Posters

August 22, 2019

Do you know the 11 actions firefighters need to take to reduce their risks of occupational cancer? read more
T-Band Voter Voice Campaign Launched

July 24, 2019

The IAFC has launched a Voter Voice campaign to support preserving public safety’s access to the T-Band. read more
Six Things Fire Chiefs Need to Know About ET3

July 1, 2019

ET3 has the potential to revolutionize how the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reimburses fire/EMS agencies. read more

IAFC News

RSG! Program Member Spotlight: Carson City Fire Department

November 20, 2019

For over ten years, the Carson City Fire Department has implemented an effective mitigation program. read more
DHS Releases New “Cyber Essentials” Resources to Promote Cybersecurity

November 20, 2019

The IAFC recommends that fire chiefs review the actions described in the Cyber Essentials to protect your fire department from cyber-attacks. read more
FEMA Clarifies The Use of Federal Employees on US&R Teams

November 15, 2019

Now the US&R team’s sponsoring agency must enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the federal employee’s agency. read more