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Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS
January 17, 2024
Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?
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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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PFAS incineration in New York spurs legislation, loss of federal contracts
June 22, 2020
PFAS incineration has been a source of interest for some companies, with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracts offering an access point.
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2020 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees Announced
July 10, 2020
Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.
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What You Need to Know About New Smoke Alarms
July 2020
The three Es come together.
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Smart Firefighting: Virtual Chat on Data in the Fire Service
June 2020
How do we capture this data, analyze it without bias, and then use it to make meaningful decisions?
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IAFC Seeks Proposals from Technology Organizations with Specialized Expertise in System Consolidation
January 23, 2024
Services sought to leverage IAFC’s existing technology stack, with potential consideration for additive solutions
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Company Officers Section Board Nomination Period is Open
January 19, 2024
Company Officers Section (COS) announces the opening of their board nomination period.
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2024 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected
January 19, 2024
IAFC and Motorola announce the12th year FSEDI participants
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