Volunteer News

What I Wish I Knew When I Became a Fire Chief

December 2019

A lesson on relationships. read more

The IAFC Applauds Passage of Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act

January 15, 2020

VRIPA exempts nominal incentives for volunteer first responders from being considered taxable income for the 2020 tax year read more
Lessons Learned from the Misfortunes of Others

January 2020

Using Case Studies to Aid Professional Development read more
What I Wish I Knew When I Became a Fire Chief

December 2019

A lesson on relationships. read more
It's Drone Safety Week

November 5, 2019

This is an opportunity to share your commitment to drone safety and download valuable resources for you and your crew. read more
Mitigation Moment: Roadside Fuels Reduction Projects in Helena, MT

October 2019

Roadside fuels reduction was a priority for Helena departments when identifying mitigation projects due to the potential impact with evacuations for both residential and seasonal populations as well as considering firefighter safety. read more
U.S. DOT Proposes Major Rule for the Safe Transportation of LNG by Rail Tank Car

October 23, 2019

Currently, LNG may only be transported via rail in a portable tank with an approval from FRA. However, the HMR does authorize the DOT 113 specification tank car for other flammable cryogenic liquids read more
EMS Data Collection – How Do Your Costs Add Up?

October 2019

Does your fire department bill for EMS service? If so, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to get a snapshot of your agency’s EMS costs, revenues, and utilization. read more
Firefighter Safety Culture Starts Behind the Wheel

October 2019

A comprehensive emergency vehicle driver program demonstrates your organization’s culture of safety for your firefighters, as well as the general public, that encounters our emergency vehicles on the street. read more
Firefighters' Top 8 Characteristics of Effective Leaders

October 2019

Firefighters weigh in on what makes a leader worthy of respect and loyalty. read more
Accounting for Fire Departments in Congress

October 2019

Your help is needed to contact your members of Congress and urge them to include fire sprinklers and volunteer tax protections in any tax package that Congress will pass this year. read more

IAFC News

RQI Partners and IAFC aim to double out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival

January 24, 2020

More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. annually. About 90% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die. read more
IAFC Member Story – Reach Out and Get Involved

January 2020

Learn how you can get plugged in. read more
Thank You IAFC Bugle Partners

January 2020

Your support is appreciated. read more