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IAFC President Testifies at Congressional Hearing
May 11, 2023
Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs
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State-by-State Listing of Vaccine Priority Available
December 11, 2020
IAFC urges members to contact their governors in support of providing all fire and EMS personnel with priority access to COVID vaccines.
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Urge Your Governor to Prioritize Fire and EMS for COVID-19 Vaccines
December 4, 2020
IAFC members are asked to urge their governors to prioritize fire and EMS personnel for access to a COVID-19 vaccine
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CDC Panel Recommends Initial COVID Vaccine Priority for EMS
December 2, 2020
IAFC urges the CDC to also provide all firefighters with priority access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Near Real-time Data Producing Long-term Solutions: ODMAP
November 6, 2020
ODMAP is available to government entities serving the interests of public health and/or safety as well as licensed first responders and Emergency Departments in hospitals.
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COVID-19 Update
November 2020
The IAFC, through the task forces and personnel who are keeping their fingers on the pulse of the pandemic.
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IAFC Supports Vaccine Prioritization for First Responders
September 2, 2020
IAFC supports prioritized COVID-19 vaccine access for fire and EMS personnel
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Hazmat and Local Emergency Planning Committees
September 2020
Industrial partners are encouraged to be active in their Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC).
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IAFC Releases Checklist for Active Shooter Response
August 28, 2020
Keeping our responders and communities safe requires a full suite of tools.
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Civil Unrest Lessons Learned
August 2020
The safety of first responders is paramount during these events.
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IAFC Comments at COVID-19 Vaccine Meeting
July 31, 2020
IAFC urges HHS to prioritize fire and EMS personnel for receiving COVID-19 vaccines
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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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IAFC Presents Historical Memorabilia as a Part of Their 150th Anniversary Celebration Plans
May 22, 2023
The IAFC will celebrate 150th anniversary at a press conference on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 3:30 PM ET
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