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IAFC Participates in National Transportation Safety Board’s Rail Safety Summit
July 26, 2022
NTSB summit focused on actions needed to reduce casualties, partnerships needed to improve safety.
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The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit: A Resource for Fire Departments
September 2017
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.
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House Passes Firefighter Cancer Bill with IAFC Support
September 12, 2017
Bill will help researchers better understand the link between firefighting and cancer.
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Yes, Bullying, Harassment and Violence are Alive in the Firehouse
June 15, 2017
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.
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Executive Officer Leadership: Firefighters and the Cancer Threat
June 15, 2017
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.
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Are You Fit for RIT?
June 1, 2017
Strenuous firefighting affects every system in our bodies. A heart rate can exceed 200 beats a minute during firefighting operations and stay there for an extended period—unlikely to be duplicated even in high-intensity physical-training sessions.
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Company Officer Leadership: The Elephant in the Firehouse - Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress
June 1, 2017
Whether on social-media or in infomercials touting the latest in mental-health therapy at an exotic location, we’re all inundated with opportunities for help and healing. While many of these may be helpful, most appear to be modern day snake-oil.
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Register for the Safety Stand Down Webinar: “Project Mayday”
May 25, 2017
Webinar will address issues dealing with prevention, SOPs, training, and operational enforcement.
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Safety & Health: Risk Reduction—A Global View
May 16, 2017
When considering risk-reduction programs, fire departments typically target the residential populations in their communities. There’s good reason for this approach.
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Cancer Prevention at Natick Fire Department
April 3, 2017
Natick (Massachusetts) Fire Department is taking these steps to protect their firefighters and are share them in hopes they’ll help other departments find the best approach to protect their firefighters as well.
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IAFC and NVFC Announce 2017 Safety Stand Down – MAYDAY, Self-Rescue, and Rapid Intervention
April 3, 2017
The IAFC and the National Volunteer Fire Council have announced the topic for the 2017 Safety Stand Down, June 18-24.
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Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023
December 23, 2022
On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs.
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Statement by IAFC President Chief Donna Black on the passing of Chief Bobby Halton
December 21, 2022
IAFC wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to Bobby’s family and our colleagues at Fire Engineering & FDIC International
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Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
December 20, 2022
The Senate Appropriations Committee released its Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill.
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