Safety & Health News

Fire Camp Scholarships are back!

June 24, 2025

Submit your department’s application now! read more

FRI 2019 Highlights: Chief Chat with Chief David Hawks

September 4, 2019

2019 Ben Franklin Award for Valor describes the day that earned him the award. read more
Chief Rader: Change Begins With Leaders

August 27, 2019

Chief Jan Rader walks through ground zero of the opioid epidemic in her state by exploring how the community and first responders are making a difference - especially through community partnerships. read more
NVFC and IAFC-VCOS Release Cancer Prevention Posters

August 22, 2019

Do you know the 11 actions firefighters need to take to reduce their risks of occupational cancer? read more
Reminder of Ongoing Kidde Recall

July 5, 2019

The 2017 recall of fire extinguishers by Kidde, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is still ongoing. read more
Safety, Health And Survival Section Spotlight: San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department

April 17, 2018

Learn how San Diego Fire-Rescue collaborated with Cigna to implement a behavioral wellness treatment program for first responders and local law enforcement to help them cope with traumatic and high-stress situations while on the job. read more
Safety, Health And Survival Section Spotlight: Hanover SMARTER Program

May 10, 2019

Learn how Hanover utilized federal grants to implement wearable technology to study firefighter health and wellness, implement data-driven decisions based on those results. read more
Safety, Health And Survival Section Spotlight: Bloomfield (NJ) Fire Department

April 17, 2018

Learn how Jersey City built a program to help provide medical screenings at no cost to its firefighters, helping save countless lives. read more
Safety Stand Down 2019 to Focus on Occupational Cancer Prevention

March 1, 2019

Agencies are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activities during the week of June 16-22 in order to focus on training and education related to this year’s theme: Reduce Your Exposure - It’s Everyone’s Responsibility. read more
IAFC Fire and EMS National Emergency Safety and Survival Alert

February 1, 2019

All fire chiefs and officers are urged to immediately issue a safety and survival alert in their departments to minimize the risk to firefighters operating on highways. read more
Submit Your Nomination for IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor

February 1, 2019

Award honors a firefighter for his or her expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving a human life. read more