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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
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IAFC Launches Coronavirus Task Force
March 13, 2020
The Task Force will be monitoring COVID-19 and developing recommendations for ways that fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities.
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WUI 2020 is Officially Postponed to November 2020
March 12, 2020
Important update from the IAFC regarding the WUI Conference
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Planning for the Worst
March 2020
Why having LODD guidelines is essential.
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Safety Stand Down 2020: Focus on Safe Operations on Roadways
March 3, 2020
The theme of the 2020 Safety Stand Down campaign is “Building a Superhighway to Safety – Protecting our Responders on Roadways.”
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The Heartburn I Experienced Should Have Been a Red Flag
March 2020
A story told from three perspectives.
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Surviving Survivors' Guilt
March 2, 2020
Being proactive in vital to being prepared and getting back to normalcy.
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RQI Partners and IAFC aim to double out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival
February 27, 2020
Resuscitation programs and education for fire service leaders are central elements to improve survival rates
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Essential Hazmat Training Criteria for Responders, Leaders
July 2020
Do you know your training programs strengths? Weaknesses?
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IAFC Goes to New Mexico to Teach Recruitment & Retention
February 2020
IAFC programs are making a difference world-wide.
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If You Don’t Feel Well, Don’t Make It Your Farewell
February 11, 2020
Campaign aims to raise awareness throughout the fire service about the fatal risks of firefighters ignoring signs of a heart attack.
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FLSS Scholarship for the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
November 7, 2023
Learn about an opportunity for scholarships and complimentary registration to attend the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
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Federal Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee Votes on Recommendations
November 3, 2023
New recommendations are being considered for ambulance services and improve the disclosure of charges and fees for ground ambulance services
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IAFC Celebrates 150th Anniversary at Southwestern Division Annual Meeting
October 13, 2023
Engaging Dialogue Will Delve into the Future of Fire and Emergency Services and Local Community Concerns
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