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HHS Releases FAQs on HIPAA, COVID-19, and the Workplace
October 8, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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FHWA, IAFC, and Crash Responder Safety Week
October 2021
Read about the development of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) program.
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IAFC-VCOS and NVFC Release Lavender Ribbon Report Update to Reduce Occupational Cancer Risks
September 29, 2021
11 best practices for reducing exposure risks and preventing occupationally caused cancer in firefighters
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RSG for Law Enforcement
September 28, 2021
Video and Flyer available for use
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Nominate Today for 2021 RSG! Program Awards
September 22, 2021
Award recipients will be invited to the IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface Conference in Reno on November 15-16, 2021
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COVID Variants, Vaccinations, and Victims: A Short Update on the Pandemic
September 2020
While this COVID wave spread through America and Canada, the impact on the fire service continues at a high level as we mourn the deaths of our co-workers, family, and friends.
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Community Emergency Response Team Materials in Six Languages
September 14, 2021
CERTs are pivotal in building personal and community resilience, so it is essential that all groups feel at ease accessing resources.
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The Fire Service Fought For Vaccines, So Why All The Resistance Now?
September 2021
It is difficult to state that we care about the public we serve when we cite “personal choice” as a reason for not being vaccinated.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HHS Releases FAQs on HIPAA, COVID-19, and the Workplace
October 8, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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IAFC’s Acting Communications Committee Chair Testifies Before House Hearing on Post 9/11 Emergency Communications
October 7, 2021
The testimony focused on the challenges facing public safety communications on 9/11, the advances made since then, and the remaining communications needs of public safety.
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U.S. Department of Education Overhauls Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
October 7, 2021
This program cancels the student debt of Americans who spend ten years in public service jobs, including firefighters and EMS personnel.
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