A group targets an individual with character assassination, humiliation, blame and criticism. They question the target’s knowledge, skill and ability. This is mobbing, AKA group bullying. read more

In the fire service, safety is now a way of life. It hasn’t always been that way, as our occupation can be resistant to change. It prides itself on the ability to take on danger and tame it. read more

Tax cut bill: What's in it for fire and EMS read more

152 members of Congress ask House leadership to pass FIRE/SAFER reauthorization. read more

Contact your House representative by Wednesday, Nov. 29. read more

With the news of Chief Brunacini’s passing, I’ve thought about how his contributions relate to the safety, health and survival of firefighters. I keep coming back to one of his simple yet impactful innovations. He told his firefighters to “Be nice.” read more

Exposure to the trauma of others is an occupational challenge for first responders. Organ-izations can mitigate the negative impacts of vicarious trauma—and it’s their duty and responsibility to do so. The VTT was designed to help. read more

Bill will help researchers better understand the link between firefighting and cancer. read more

In the midst of discussions of brotherhood, courage, honor and self-sacrifice, the revelation that a firefighter committed suicide as a reaction to cyberbullying was for some eye opening, for others validation of their lived experience. read more

Occupational cancer among firefighters is on the rise at a rate that is far above the norms for the general population: Reports shows that firefighters are 2.2 times more likely to develop occupational cancer. read more

IAFC 1st VP and Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department Chief John Butler attended this morning’s bell-ringing and moment of silence. read more

Apply for a scholarship to the Symposium in the Sun. read more

IAFC wishes to thank all of the FRI 2022 attendees, presenters and sponsors for an extremely successful event in San Antonio read more