Safety & Health News

“Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 18-24, 2023

March 16, 2023

The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics relating to lithium-ion battery response and safety, which will be broken down into five daily focus areas: recognition of hazards, firefighting operations, firefighter safety, post-incident considerations, and public education. read more

What Chiefs Need to Know About Hazmat Preparedness

January 2020

Chief, are you prepared for a hazmat incident? read more
Lessons Learned from the Misfortunes of Others

January 2020

Using Case Studies to Aid Professional Development read more
Targeted Wildfire Risk Reduction Opportunity

January 6, 2020

A total of ten fire departments will be selected to receive assistance on implementing wildfire risk reduction efforts in their communities. 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

IAFC News

The 2023 Safety Stand Down Quiz is Now Live – Test Your Knowledge on Lithium-ion Battery Response

May 1, 2023

In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down, emergency services personnel are encouraged to take and promote the quiz. read more
Long COVID: A Need for Full Situational Awareness

April 24, 2023

Looking at the long-term effects of COVID-19 on firefighter health and fitness read more
Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate, Now What?

April 21, 2023

Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service community! The Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate with an overwhelming vote of 95-2. This is a significant achievement and deserves to be celebrated. read more