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IAFC’s Coronavirus Task Force Update
August 2020
The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force was formed to focus the IAFC's efforts on preparing the fire and emergency service to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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IAFC Supports Vaccine Prioritization for First Responders
September 2, 2020
IAFC supports prioritized COVID-19 vaccine access for fire and EMS personnel
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Hazmat and Local Emergency Planning Committees
September 2020
Industrial partners are encouraged to be active in their Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC).
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IAFC Releases Checklist for Active Shooter Response
August 28, 2020
Keeping our responders and communities safe requires a full suite of tools.
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Civil Unrest Lessons Learned
August 2020
The safety of first responders is paramount during these events.
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IAFC Comments at COVID-19 Vaccine Meeting
July 31, 2020
IAFC urges HHS to prioritize fire and EMS personnel for receiving COVID-19 vaccines
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PFAS incineration in New York spurs legislation, loss of federal contracts
June 22, 2020
PFAS incineration has been a source of interest for some companies, with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracts offering an access point.
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2020 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees Announced
July 10, 2020
Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.
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What You Need to Know About New Smoke Alarms
July 2020
The three Es come together.
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Smart Firefighting: Virtual Chat on Data in the Fire Service
June 2020
How do we capture this data, analyze it without bias, and then use it to make meaningful decisions?
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First 5 Minutes on The Fireground
JUNE 2020
The Incident Safety Officer’s response, arrival and initial activity are critical.
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House Passes Legislation to Support Fire & EMS Mental Wellness
September 22, 2020
U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation to provide critical resources to local fire and EMS personnel
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Request for Proposal: America Burning Wildland Urban Interface Researcher/Writer
September 11, 2020
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has been awarded funding to manage the America Burning WUI project through the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and cooperators.
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Executive Leadership in the Fire Service Observations Part 1
September 2020
Part One of a Two-Part Series Discussion with Dr. Denis Onieal
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