Data & Technology News

IAFC 2025 Conference Lineup – An Event for Every Leader

February 6, 2025

Here’s a quick look at IAFC's 2025 conference lineup 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
FCC Announces New 911 Location Accuracy Requirements

December 12, 2019

The IAFC has been advocating for the FCC to establish a tight vertical standard for 911 calls. read more
DHS Releases New “Cyber Essentials” Resources to Promote Cybersecurity

November 20, 2019

The IAFC recommends that fire chiefs review the actions described in the Cyber Essentials to protect your fire department from cyber-attacks. 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
FCC Addresses Wireless 911 Dispatchable Location Technology

October 29, 2019

FCC order would help first responders locate people who call 911 from wireless phones in multi-story buildings. 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
Congress Must Act to Protect Public Safety Communications on the T-Band Spectrum

September 13, 2019

The IAFC urges Congress to pass legislation repealing the T-Band auction requirement this year read more
Dorian Communications Resources Available on FCC Website

September 3, 2019

The FCC continues to release notices and news releases in response to Hurricane Dorian. read more