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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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IAFC-VCOS and NVFC Release Lavender Ribbon Report Update to Reduce Occupational Cancer Risks
September 29, 2021
11 best practices for reducing exposure risks and preventing occupationally caused cancer in firefighters
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RSG for Law Enforcement
September 28, 2021
Video and Flyer available for use
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Nominate Today for 2021 RSG! Program Awards
September 22, 2021
Award recipients will be invited to the IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface Conference in Reno on November 15-16, 2021
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COVID Variants, Vaccinations, and Victims: A Short Update on the Pandemic
September 2020
While this COVID wave spread through America and Canada, the impact on the fire service continues at a high level as we mourn the deaths of our co-workers, family, and friends.
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Community Emergency Response Team Materials in Six Languages
September 14, 2021
CERTs are pivotal in building personal and community resilience, so it is essential that all groups feel at ease accessing resources.
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The Fire Service Fought For Vaccines, So Why All The Resistance Now?
September 2021
It is difficult to state that we care about the public we serve when we cite “personal choice” as a reason for not being vaccinated.
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IAFC Position on COVID-19 Vaccination of Fire and EMS Personnel
August 24, 2021
The IAFC is committed to the health and safety of our fire and EMS department personnel.
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CSB Releases New Safety Video on Aghorn Operating Investigation Entitled "Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas"
July 29, 2021
The CSB also made two recommendations to federal and state regulators, OSHA and the Railroad Commission of Texas, addressing the requirements for protecting workers from hazardous air contaminants and from hazardous energy.
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Walking the Walk: How FDs are Setting the Example to Cure ‘Dirty Helmet Syndrome’
July 2021
Fire service leaders share what works at their departments.
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OSHA Issues Emergency COVID Standard for Fire and EMS Agencies
June 11, 2021
OSHA releases new guidance for employers to protect their employees from COVID-19
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Hurricane Ian Situational Awareness Resources for Fire and Emergency Service Leaders
September 27, 2022
Relevant hurricane/authoritative situational awareness resources for use by leaders in the fire/emergency services.
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The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15
October 3, 2022
Celebrating Fire Prevention Week with a toolkit page with social media cards, templates, logos, and activities.
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Call to Action: Ask Your Senators to Cosponsor Legislation to Preserve the USFA & AFG and SAFER Programs
September 23, 2022
Updates on USFA & AFG SAFER Grants
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