Safety & Health News

The FCC Announces New Rules for the 4.9 GHz Band

October 23, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) votes to support new guidelines for a nationwide Band Manager framework read more

FRM 2024: Why You Can't Afford to Miss It!

January 18, 2024

FRM, for leaders to gather key information and build better situational awareness, leading to better decision-making read more
Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS

January 17, 2024

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing? read more
Lion, IAFC Proudly Partner for Saudi Aramco Cohort 24 International Fellowship Program Graduation

January 10, 2024

IAFC continues partnership to provide a host environment for the Fellowship Program. read more
Fire Department Chaplains for Federal Fire Service Agencies: Q and A

December 22, 2023

The important roles that chaplains play within the first responder community read more
Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers

December 22, 2023

Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders. read more
Straight Talk about FirstNet: First Responder-Designed and First Responder-Led

December 20, 2023

FirstNet Authority is working to facilitate coordination of this spectrum amongst public safety representatives read more
National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Protect America's Fire and Emergency Services

October 10, 2023

National organizations calling on Congress to ensure that vital fire service grant programs are reauthorized read more
Fire Chief John S. Butler Joins Top Leaders at the U.S. Fire Administration's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control

October 10, 2023

Key representatives from federal government agencies meet during the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control read more
Crash Responder Safety Week 2023: “Protecting Those Who Protect Us”

September 18, 2023

Crash Responder Safety Week, observed November 13-17 this year read more
The Fire and Life Safety Section IAFC training has been rescheduled!

September 6, 2023

Join us on November 15th, 2023, and equip yourself with essential skills to ensure safety in any situation read more

IAFC News

FEMA's Hurricane Milton After the Storm Messaging Resource Toolkit

October 10, 2024

This toolkit provides multimedia resources quickly available for you to be able to share messaging to your community after Hurricane Milton. read more
The IAFC calls upon the United States Senate to consider and pass legislation to help make e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards fire-safe.

October 11, 2024

IAFC encourages members to contact their Senators and ask them to pass legislation requiring safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micro mobility devices. read more
IAFC is transitioning to a calendar-year membership model

October 4, 2024

Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new calendar year renewal process read more