Safety & Health News

The Good That Came from COVID

April 21, 2022

EMS has a new image, one that positions the career more holistically in the communities served. 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
Cardiac Incident? Share Your Story and Save Others

December 4, 2019

If you have ever experienced a cardiac incident, please take a moment to complete this survey as part of IAFC President Gary Ludwig's presidential initiative, "If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell." 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
Continuing Education: The Lifeblood of the Hazmat Responder

November 2019

Hazmat Responders Need to be Informed and Prepared. 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
Brevity: An Important Detail for Critical Messaging

October 25, 2019

The four tenets of critical messaging, short, concise, accurate, and timely, should be used as a guidepost to develop messaging during significant events. read more
UL FSRI Survey: More Americans Close Doors for Fire Safety, But There is Still Work to Do

October 25, 2019

Fire safety education is more important than ever, and UL FSRI aims to help fire service members to educate their communities this Fire Prevention Awareness Month and throughout the year. read more
Firefighter Safety Culture Starts Behind the Wheel

October 2019

A comprehensive emergency vehicle driver program demonstrates your organization’s culture of safety for your firefighters, as well as the general public, that encounters our emergency vehicles on the street. read more
IAFC’s Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System: More Relevant Today Than Ever Before

October 2019

The Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System continues to work on delivering lessons learned from actual near miss, injury, and property damage accident events. read more

IAFC News

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to Address International Association of Fire Chiefs Conference

August 17, 2022

IAFC is honored to announce that the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will address the IAFC membership during upcoming conference. read more
CDC Reduces Quarantine and Begins Planning for Autumn - Implications for Fire Chiefs

August 15, 2022

CDC is streamlining existing COVID guidance to reduce the impact of the virus on schools, employment, and the health system. read more
Emerging Leader Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship Opportunity

August 12, 2022

Scholarship available for an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun. read more