Safety & Health News

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. read more

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. read more
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. read more
COVID-19 Update

November 2020

The IAFC, through the task forces and personnel who are keeping their fingers on the pulse of the pandemic. read more
IAFC Supports Vaccine Prioritization for First Responders

September 2, 2020

IAFC supports prioritized COVID-19 vaccine access for fire and EMS personnel read more
Hazmat and Local Emergency Planning Committees

September 2020

Industrial partners are encouraged to be active in their Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC). read more
IAFC Releases Checklist for Active Shooter Response

August 28, 2020

Keeping our responders and communities safe requires a full suite of tools. read more
Civil Unrest Lessons Learned

August 2020

The safety of first responders is paramount during these events. read more
IAFC Comments at COVID-19 Vaccine Meeting

July 31, 2020

IAFC urges HHS to prioritize fire and EMS personnel for receiving COVID-19 vaccines read more
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. read more
2020 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees Announced

July 10, 2020

Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction. read more