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Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
February 15, 2024
IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
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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
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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
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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
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Crash Responder Safety Week 2023: “Protecting Those Who Protect Us”
September 18, 2023
Crash Responder Safety Week, observed November 13-17 this year
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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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Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
August 17, 2023
St. Paul, Minnesota’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Angie Wiese, honored with the 2023 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
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New IAFC Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit
August 8, 2023
Checkout this new interactive web-based geospatial Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit.
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Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med 2023
May 23, 2023
Two fire departments were recognized for their success in improving cardiac arrest survival rates in their communities
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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
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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
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Passing of VCOS Immediate Past Chair Chief Charles Flynn
March 13, 2024
Chief Charles Flynn, Immediate Past Chair of the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, early this morning.
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Passing of VCOS Immediate Past Chair Chief Charles Flynn
March 13, 2024
Chief Charles Flynn, Immediate Past Chair of the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, early this morning.
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Congress Passes Funding for Wildland Fire and Hazmat Programs
March 11, 2024
On Friday the U.S. Senate passed legislation to fund federal wildland fire and hazmat programs through September 30. The House previously passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366) on March 6. The bill will now go to President Biden for signature.
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