Research News

IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems

December 2, 2022

Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness. read more

Financial Education Survey: Help Develop Resources for Fire Chiefs

September 29, 2022

Complete a short survey to help us develop financial education and resources for fire chiefs. read more
Would You Take 10 Minutes to Help the Volunteer and Combination Fire Service?

January 14, 2022

The IAFC is conducting a survey on diversity, equity and inclusion to assist volunteer recruitment and retention in the volunter and combination fire service. Learn more about the survey and participate today. read more
Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

December 22, 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience. read more
IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App

November 12, 2021

Access IAFC's online community via mobile app. read more
IAFC Position on COVID-19 Vaccination of Fire and EMS Personnel

August 24, 2021

The IAFC is committed to the health and safety of our fire and EMS department personnel. read more
CSB Releases New Safety Video on Aghorn Operating Investigation Entitled "Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas"

July 29, 2021

The CSB also made two recommendations to federal and state regulators, OSHA and the Railroad Commission of Texas, addressing the requirements for protecting workers from hazardous air contaminants and from hazardous energy. read more
Walking the Walk: How FDs are Setting the Example to Cure ‘Dirty Helmet Syndrome’

July 2021

Fire service leaders share what works at their departments. read more
Alert from the FAA on Demonstration Flights of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

June 1, 2021

At the urging of the FAA, the IAFC recommends that departments solicited by vendors offering UAS demonstrations ensure the parties meet the safety requirements of the FAA and other applicable regulations. read more
3AM Innovations and NextNav Improve First Responder Safety and Situational Awareness with Vertical Location

April 2, 2021

NextNav announces a new partnership with 3AM Innovations to deliver improved situational awareness for first responders through vertical location. read more
Narrowing the ‘Digital Divide’: Funding Tech Projects In Rural Areas For Enhanced Training

March 2021

How a unique partnership created more reliable connections for fire response and training read more

IAFC News

IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems

December 2, 2022

Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness. read more
IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for 11th Year

November 18, 2022

FSEDI is a program announced for 11th year seeks aspiring chiefs with the tools they need to have a successful and productive tenure read more
NVFC, VCOS, ISFSI Release Operational Training Guide for Fire Departments

November 15, 2022

A training program that meets the needs of the community and the individual firefighter with safety read more