Volunteer News

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

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
ET3 Updates: Where Is the Program Heading?

September 20, 2019

One of the most important announcements from CMMI came with their decision to extend the application period, which now will close on October 5 at 11:59 PM ET. read more
FRI 2019 Highlights: VCOS Interview

September 10, 2019

Chief Charles Flynn and Chief Al Yancey, Jr. on IAFC TV during FRI 2019 read more
VCOS and EFO Release New Report to Assist in First 100 Days as a Chief

August 9, 2019

New report lays out the key things a new or interim chief needs to know and be thinking about on the first day, during the first week, during the first month, and during months two through six. read more

IAFC News

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
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
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