Safety & Health News

IAFC Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Releases 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

October 1, 2024

IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use read more

Spanish-Language Hazmat Instructor - Independent Contractor Opportunity

May 22, 2023

Seeking a minimum of two (2) independent contractors to serve as Spanish-speaking Hazmat Safety Instructors read more
EMS Week 2023 - May 21-27

May 19, 2023

This annual campaign brings the EMS community together to celebrate the accomplishments of EMTs and paramedics read more
The 2023 Safety Stand Down Quiz is Now Live – Test Your Knowledge on Lithium-ion Battery Response

May 1, 2023

In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down, emergency services personnel are encouraged to take and promote the quiz. read more
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 read more
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. read more
URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

March 28, 2023

Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any amendments read more
First Responder Wellness Week: 5 days of health and wellness

March 24, 2023

Join us March 27-31 as we partner with Lexipol to launch the first annual First Responder Wellness Week read more
“Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 18-24, 2023

March 16, 2023

The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics relating to lithium-ion battery response and safety, which will be broken down into five daily focus areas: recognition of hazards, firefighting operations, firefighter safety, post-incident considerations, and public education. read more
Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

March 3, 2023

Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program read more
RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity

February 3, 2023

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor positions. read more

IAFC News

New career center enhancements to improve user’s search for jobs and qualified candidates

September 26, 2024

IAFC's Career Center has recently launched updates to enhance the user interface read more
IAFC Releases New “Hot Wash” For Major Incidents and Training Exercises

September 20, 2024

“Hotwash” form provides a means to collect pertinent lessons learned; challenges that were faced; and successes that a fire chief and their community face read more
Congress Passes SIREN Act Reauthorization to Assist Rural EMS

September 19, 2024

Now that S. 265 has passed the House of Representatives, it will go to President Biden to sign into law read more