Research News

Essential Hazmat Training Criteria for Responders, Leaders

February 2020

Do you know your training programs strengths? Weaknesses? read more

The FAA Wants Your Input on the Remote ID Proposal

February 13, 2020

Those in the public safety community are encouraged to participate. read more
Essential Hazmat Training Criteria for Responders, Leaders

February 2020

Do you know your training programs strengths? Weaknesses? read more
IAFC Goes to New Mexico to Teach Recruitment & Retention

February 2020

IAFC programs are making a difference world-wide. read more
A Collaboration to Help Establish Safer, Bully-Free Departments and Healthy Workplace Environments

January 14, 2020

Members of the IAFC Bullying, Harassment, and Workplace Violence Prevention Work Group curriculum sub-group traveled to the National Fire Academy (NFA) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to develop an introductory course curriculum and a Train-the-Trainer (TtT) program to be launched as a pre-conference at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. read more
Targeted Wildfire Risk Reduction Opportunity

January 6, 2020

A total of ten fire departments will be selected to receive assistance on implementing wildfire risk reduction efforts in their communities. read more
Congress Passes PFAS Legislation

December 19, 2019

There is a concern that firefighters’ exposure to PFAS may lead to cancer and problems with the thyroid and immune systems. read more
U.S. Senate Committees Consider on IAFC-Supported PFAS Legislation

November 2019

As directed by the bill, FEMA would create and maintain an online repository of this guidance, as well as other vetted resources. 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 News

RSG! Program Member Spotlight: Bellefontaine Fire & EMS

March 2020

Bellefontaine Fire & EMS is a combination department in the city of Bellefontaine, Ohio, serving a residential population of over 15,000 citizens. read more
The Heartburn I Experienced Should Have Been a Red Flag

March 2020

A story told from three perspectives. read more
Surviving Survivors' Guilt

March 2, 2020

Being proactive in vital to being prepared and getting back to normalcy. read more