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IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems
December 2, 2022
Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness.
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Revaluating Your RIT Response
May 1, 2015
Some may recall the work done by the Phoenix Fire Department in reviewing the effectiveness of its rapid intervention teams ...
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Safety & Health: Checking Our Priorities
May 12, 2015
What are you and your department doing for the health and safety of your department members? This question troubles many ...
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Safety & Health: The Need for Social Capital
March 31, 2015
The issues underlying the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., and Eric Garner in New York City, as well ...
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World Police & Fire Games: Fairfax 2015
March 31, 2015
In August 2013, the World Police & Fire Games torch was passed from the organizing committee for Belfast 2013 to ...
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On-Board Device Distractions: A TSAG White Paper Abstract
March 16, 2015
Last year, an ambulance driver veered off the road, crashed into a guardrail and rolled over multiple times. The patient ...
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FRI Wellness Zone: Finding Attendees` Health Issues While in Dallas
September 15, 2014
In an effort to raise awareness for firefighter physicals the IAFC, Life Scan Wellness Centers and the Safety, Health and ...
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President`s Letter: Fire Prevention Month, Every Month
September 25, 2014
Well, here we are: October, Fire-Prevention Month, right? I``m sure many of us have been very busy hanging banners outside ...
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Ebola and EV-D68: What EMS Needs to Know
October 15, 2014
"Ebola and EV-D68: What EMS Needs to Know" is a PDF alert made available from the IAFC``s EMS ...
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OSHA Announces New Requirements for Reporting Severe Injuries
October 15, 2014
On September 11, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced new requirements for reporting severe injuries. For states covered ...
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Engineering Your Way to Firefighter Safety
October 15, 2014
The main principle of engineering is critical thinking. During my engineering education, I spent plenty of time and money developing ...
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Long COVID: A Need for Full Situational Awareness
April 24, 2023
Looking at the long-term effects of COVID-19 on firefighter health and fitness
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Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate, Now What?
April 21, 2023
Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service community! The Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate with an overwhelming vote of 95-2. This is a significant achievement and deserves to be celebrated.
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Fire Camp Guide Contractor Opportunity
April 13, 2023
Seeking contractors to help develop a fire camp guide for volunteer and combination departments.
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