Safety & Health News

COVID-19: Lessons from the Streets

April 10, 2020

The new installment of iCHIEFS podcast is here. read more

Safety Leadership Culture the Southwest Way

June 16, 2014

In a recent letter to the editor of Spirit Magazine, Southwest Airlines`` official publication, the writer described how shocked he ... read more
How Would You Solve This Surprising Cause of Near Misses?

August 1, 2014

This article, originally published in a Near Miss Report of the Week, addresses the importance of communication. read more
Save a Life: NFPA 1582-Compliant Physicals

August 1, 2014

As a fire chief, I make decisions that affect the lives of our department personnel and community on a daily ... read more
An Open Letter to Safety Officers

August 16, 2015

Brother and Sister Safety Officers, I know many of you personally, as I spent 12 years on the board of ... read more
Help Those Who Answered the Call on 9/11: Support the Zadroga Act

September 24, 2015

On September 11, 2001, New York, Washington and the entire country came under terrorist attack. On that day and in ... read more
Safety & Health: Do Your Officers Have the Tools to Do Their Jobs?

September 18, 2015

According to retired California State Fire Marshal Ronnie Coleman, a fire chief is a “…25-year job, with a 10-year master ... read more
President`s Letter: We've Made Much Progress; There's Still Much to Do

August 4, 2014

Just about 12 months ago, I had the honor of being sworn in as the 137th president of this International ... read more
President's Letter: Let's Reduce Fire Deaths Together

September 18, 2015

It is an honor to serve as your new president, especially as the first woman to lead our great organization. ... read more
Safety & Health: Doing More, Providing More

July 14, 2015

The fire service has always adapted to the needs of its communities, often with the mantra of doing more with ... read more
President`s Letter: Creating a Culture of Safety

May 29, 2015

As a recruit firefighter in the early 1980s, I had an officer who assembled the crew one day to run ... read more

IAFC News

Accepting Failure or Faking Perfection? It’s Time to be Realistic About our Success and Failures

February 2021

We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service. read more
Top Wildfire Management Groups Name 2021 National Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

February 23, 2021

Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction. read more
Your Role in Improving EMS Flight Safety

February 2021

After your call, the operator should assess the risks—such as weather, flight conditions, and which pilot is on duty—to determine if it’s safe to accept the flight. read more