Data & Technology News

Division Chief Kevin Fetterman Testifies Exploring the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Across the DHS Enterprise

April 1, 2025

During a testimony, Chief Kevin Fetterman highlighted the urgency to address the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) read more

Heart Safe Communities Honored at Fire-Rescue Med

June 11, 2021

Chesapeake and Harrisonburg, Virginia, Recognized for Innovative Emergency Cardiac Responses read more
Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition Launches Major Grassroots Campaign

March 18, 2021

The Coalition is solely motivated by what is needed by public safety professionals as they carry out their missions to save and protect the public every day. read more
Congress Passes Legislation Protecting Mission-Critical Public Safety Communications

December 22, 2020

The Spending/Stimulus package passed by Congress contains the Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act read more
Public Safety Communications Legislation Blocked in the U.S. Senate

October 1, 2020

This legislation would prevent the auction of public safety spectrum in the T-Band (470 MHz - 512 MHz). read more
House Passes Legislation to Protect the Public Safety Communications

September 23, 2020

The legislation will protect public safety communications in the T-Band (470 MHz – 512 MHz). read more
IAFC's COVID-19 Resources Available for Fire Service Leaders, First Responders

March 24, 2020

Since the earliest days the COVID-19 pandemic, the IAFC has been working around the clock providing fire and emergency service leaders with the information and resources they need to protect first responders and serve their communities. read more
IAFC to Congress: Include T-Band Mandate Repeal in COVID-19 Stimulus Package

March 18, 2020

The IAFC and other public safety oganizations wrote to congressional leaders urging action on repealing the T-Band auction mandate as part of any coronavirus emergency stimulus package. read more
IAFC to Congress: Congress Must Repeal the T-Band Auction Mandate

March 10, 2020

Fire Departments Must have Access to Interoperable Communications, Namely on the T-Band. read more
IAFC, IAFF Applaud FCC Order on Wireless 9-1-1 Calls

November 6, 2019

A three meter z-axis metric provides emergency responders with actionable location information, and gives the public greater assurance that when they dial 9-1-1 from their cell phones, emergency responders can find them more quickly. read more
IAFC: Communications Integral Part of Emergency Response

September 27, 2019

IAFC President and Charmian of the Board, Chief Gary Ludwig, today submitted written testimony to the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. read more

IAFC News

PPAEMA Is Official: What DEA’s Final Rule Means for Fire-Based EMS

February 20, 2026

Details on the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (PPAEMA) rule, effective March 9, 2026. read more
IAFC Appoints Donna Black as Chief Executive Officer

February 18, 2026

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is pleased to announce Donna Black as its new CEO. read more
The Washington Update – February 13

February 13, 2026

The Washington Update –February 13 read more