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Electric Vehicle Manufacturers are Improving Emergency Response Guidance for Fighting Lithium-ion Battery Fires Per NTSB Recommendation
June 8, 2022
Updates on improving emergency response guidance for electric vehicles.
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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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Hurricane Ian Situational Awareness Resources for Fire and Emergency Service Leaders
September 27, 2022
Relevant hurricane/authoritative situational awareness resources for use by leaders in the fire/emergency services.
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The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15
October 3, 2022
Celebrating Fire Prevention Week with a toolkit page with social media cards, templates, logos, and activities.
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Call to Action: Ask Your Senators to Cosponsor Legislation to Preserve the USFA & AFG and SAFER Programs
September 23, 2022
Updates on USFA & AFG SAFER Grants
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