Safety & Health News

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. read more

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. read more
House Passes Firefighter Cancer Bill with IAFC Support

September 12, 2017

Bill will help researchers better understand the link between firefighting and cancer. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
Register for the Safety Stand Down Webinar: “Project Mayday”

May 25, 2017

Webinar will address issues dealing with prevention, SOPs, training, and operational enforcement. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more

IAFC News

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. read more
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 read more
Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

December 20, 2022

The Senate Appropriations Committee released its Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. read more