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Kidneys for Communities (First Responders)
July 10, 2025
This an initiative aimed at helping first responders who are in need of kidney transplants.
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Firefighters: Are They the Ones Who Need Saving?
November 22, 2021
In Tennessee, a health crisis therapist came to talk to students about the emotional side of emergency services. The talk prompted one student, Kira Jones, to write an essay.
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IAFC-VCOS Releases the 2021 Yellow Ribbon Report Update on Responder Behavioral Wellness
November 10, 2021
The contributors hope that you use this report to assist your public safety personnel in managing the traumatic stresses they are confronting every day.
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Fire and EMS Departments Not Included in CMS and OSHA Vaccine Requirements
November 4, 2021
Despite new federal regulations regarding COVID vaccine requirements, fire & EMS departments remain covered under OSHA.
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National Kickoff: Crash Responder Safety Week 2021
October 29, 2021
Please join this National Kickoff webinar to learn about actions that response leaders and every responder can take to advance the safety of incident responders and road users.
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White House and EPA Release Three Year Strategy for PFAS
October 25, 2021
PFAS are often dubbed “forever chemicals” because some of the chemicals linger for decades in people’s bodies and seemingly forever in the environment.
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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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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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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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The Washington Update – September 12
September 12, 2025
The Washington Update – September 12
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The IAFC Submits Testimony Asking Congress to Resolve Problems with Fire Apparatus Cost and Delivery Times
September 12, 2025
IAFC asked Congress and the federal government to take action to reduce the costs and number of back orders of Fire/EMS supplies
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IAFC Submits Congressional Testimony on Public Safety Communications
September 12, 2025
The IAFC urges Congress to eliminate the sunset date for the federal FirstNet Authority
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