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

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
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

IAFC News

The Oregon Mutual Aid System: Learning to Adapt and Confront Emerging Challenges

September 2019

Built upon the state's Emergency Conflagration Act, Oregon's mutual aid system continues to adapt to confront these emerging challenges. read more
Wildfire Mitigation Awards Open

September 20, 2019

If you know of someone deserving of recognition for their wildfire mitigation work, please review the Wildfire Mitigation Award criteria and submit a nomination! read more
ET3 Updates: Where Is the Program Heading?

September 20, 2019

One of the most important announcements from CMMI came with their decision to extend the application period, which now will close on October 5 at 11:59 PM ET. read more