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COVID Vaccine by Novavax is Approved
July 23, 2022
The CDC followed the recommendation of the FDA and endorsed the use of the Novavax COVID vaccine for primary series prevention in adults ages 18 and older.
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NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles
February 22, 2021
Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.
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Safety Stand Down 2021: Rebuild Rehab
February 22, 2021
Responder agencies are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activities during the week of June 20-26 in order to focus on training and education related to this year’s theme, Rebuild Rehab.
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How fire chiefs can push past mistakes to grow as an individual and advance their organization
February 2021
Overcoming key personal battles will ultimately serve the entire department.
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City Officials – How Must Your Cities Change in the Future?
December 2020
Our goal to protect our staff and citizens should be unwavering.
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Lancaster, California: Response to COVID From the City's Perspective
December 2020
A look at how the city responded and came out stronger during the pandemic.
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America is bracing for the convergence of COVID-19 and the flu season.
December 2020
What does it mean for our health care system and first responders?
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Congress Passes Legislation to Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
December 14, 2020
This week Congress passed The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA; H.R. 6395).
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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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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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Firefighter safety and Engineered Wood I-Joists
October 14, 2022
In-depth information for firefighters on engineered wood I-Joists.
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IAFC is pleased that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved legislation to fund AFG
September 29, 2022
Senate committee has approved a AFG/SAFER legislation that funds the programs through 2032
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