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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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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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Dousing Public Housing Fires
May 13, 2021
IAFC urges Congress to pass critical legislation to fund fire sprinkler installations
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Leadership Lessons Learned During a Crisis
April 2021
The COVID-19 crisis has heightened the awareness of mental illness as a real physical illness, not a character weakness or a choice.
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Help Vaccinate America
April 2, 2021
Register for an opportunity to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to communities.
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Be Part of IAFC's History: Submit Your Biography Now!
July 21, 2023
Submit your biography for inclusion in IAFC's 150th-Anniversary Commemorative Book
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IAFC Presents on EV Battery Safety at the EV Charging Symposium
July 12, 2023
EV Charging Symposium brought together stakeholders to collaborate on EV battery safety
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National US&R Response System Strategic Plan
July 7, 2023
Provide feedback to assist with updating the US&R Strategic Plan.
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