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9/11 Reflections: A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice
September 11, 2025
Quotes and reflections, shared by first responders, preserve the personal truths of that day, ensuring we never forget the sacrifices made and the lessons learned.
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IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Announces Winner of the 2024 Retention & Recruitment Award
November 13, 2024
Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS is the winner of the 2024’s Retention and Recruitment Award
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Chief Brian McQueen (Ret.) Named Winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
November 13, 2024
VCOS announces the winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
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Crash Responder Safety Week 2024: Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed
November 12, 2024
Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety
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Ensuring Safety in the Age of Lithium-Ion Batteries
November 5, 2024
Resources to assist fire departments during Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems response
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Public Hearing on Thermal Fuse Reimbursement: A Critical Step Towards Fire Safety
November 4, 2024
CMC to hold public hearing November 8 regarding thermal fuses, a crucial safety device in fire prevention.
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Evacuation Management 2-Day Course for Law & Fire Service Leaders
October 30, 2024
A two-day program was developed to help communities PREPARE and RESPOND to a largescale evacuation
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The FCC Announces New Rules for the 4.9 GHz Band
October 23, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) votes to support new guidelines for a nationwide Band Manager framework
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Spencerport Fire District Awarded IAFC Deccan International Grant
October 23, 2024
Spencerport Fire District is proud to announce that it has been awarded an exclusive IAFC VCOS Analytics Grant in partnership with Deccan International
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Shaping the Future of Fire Service: Insights from IAFC President Josh Waldo
October 18, 2024
Listen in as Chief Josh Waldo shares his journey to becoming Chief of Bozeman and President of the IAFC.
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FEMA's Hurricane Milton After the Storm Messaging Resource Toolkit
October 10, 2024
This toolkit provides multimedia resources quickly available for you to be able to share messaging to your community after Hurricane Milton.
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Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Mentorship Program
January 30, 2026
Apply by March 6 for executive-level wildfire planning and mentorship support
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IAFC Wildfire Programs - Fuels Reduction Funding Awards 2026
January 27, 2026
IAFC Wildfire Programs is accepting proposals from fire departments for Fuels Reduction Projects
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NEW! Officer Development Leadership Tracks
January 26, 2026
The IAFC, in partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU), is expanding the Officer Development Program (ODP) with two exciting new leadership tracks designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s fire and EMS professionals.
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