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Planning for the Off Ramp of the Current COVID Wave
February 15, 2022
The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force has been looking into the future and attempting to plan for a reduction in COVID burden in the communities we serve. This can then be matched to the stepdown of mask guidelines for the service.
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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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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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Submit Your Nomination for the IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
April 4, 2022
IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
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Pet Therapy Response Team; From 9-1-1 Dispatch to FD "Stress Relief" Visits
March 31, 2022
Fire & EMS departments across USA should consider starting Pet Therapy “stress relief” visits.
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Submit Your Nomination for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award
March 30, 2022
The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year award
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