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

Wildfire Risk Management Starts with Communities

June 27, 2019

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, there are always communities preparing for, actively mitigating, fighting, or recovering from wildfire read more
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
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

IAFC News

Illness and Injury Prevention Award Now Accepting Applications

July 22, 2019

The Illness & Injury Prevention Award is designed to support the NFFF and USFA initiatives to reduce firefighter injuries and illness. read more
VCOS & VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open

July 17, 2019

The award recognizes success and excellence in the retention and recruitment of emergency service members. read more
Mentoring Within the Fire Service Course Released

July 17, 2019

Learn to demonstrate effective mentorship communication skills and identify strategies for developing the mentee’s behavior and performance. read more