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The Importance of Understanding and Training on the Portable Radio Emergency Alert Button (EAB) during a Mayday
October 17, 2022
The IAFC is proud to support NIOSH’s efforts to improve firefighter safety.
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New Ethanol Emergency Response Training Now Available
February 2, 2022
RFA and TRANSCAER announces new ethanol emergency response training.
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FEMA Releases New National Resource Hub
January 19, 2022
FEMA launches National Resource Hub to help communities to implement resource management preparedness processes.
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Supreme Court Decision on Vaccine Mandates: What It Means for Fire Departments
January 13, 2022
The Supreme Court blocked a temporary emergency standard by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition
December 22, 2021
A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience.
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Needs Assessment of US Fire Service
December 17, 2021
Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.
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U.S. EEOC Updates Technical Assistance Clarifying COVID-19 As Disability
December 17, 2021
The technical assistance includes answers to questions about how illnesses caused by COVID-19 relate to the ADA definition of "disability."
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Firefighters: Are They the Ones Who Need Saving?
November 22, 2021
In Tennessee, a health crisis therapist came to talk to students about the emotional side of emergency services. The talk prompted one student, Kira Jones, to write an essay.
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IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App
November 12, 2021
Access IAFC's online community via mobile app.
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IAFC-VCOS Releases the 2021 Yellow Ribbon Report Update on Responder Behavioral Wellness
November 10, 2021
The contributors hope that you use this report to assist your public safety personnel in managing the traumatic stresses they are confronting every day.
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Fire and EMS Departments Not Included in CMS and OSHA Vaccine Requirements
November 4, 2021
Despite new federal regulations regarding COVID vaccine requirements, fire & EMS departments remain covered under OSHA.
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How do our fire and building codes address changing technologies?
December 12, 2022
The creation of the 2024 I-Codes and NFPA codes, changes were proposed as it relates to changing refrigeration systems
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Call to Action: IAFC Asks Fire Chiefs to Call Congress to Save FIRE & SAFER Grant Programs and USFA
December 8, 2022
The IAFC asks that members contact their U.S. Representatives & Senators to ask them to pass S. 4882 this year
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It’s the Holiday Season: Health Update from the IAFC
December 6, 2022
The the best ways to stay healthy over the coming winter months
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