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FEMA Announces $648 Million for FY2025 Fire Grant Programs
May 19, 2026
DHS and FEMA have announced the availability of $648 million in funding through the FY 2025 fire grant programs
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Congress Passes SIREN Act Reauthorization to Assist Rural EMS
September 19, 2024
Now that S. 265 has passed the House of Representatives, it will go to President Biden to sign into law
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2024 Recipient of the VCOS Training Officer Award
July 24, 2024
Division Chief Training Officer Robert Barron has been selected as the 2024 raining Officer Award
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VCOS & Deccan International Partner to Bring Analytics Grant to Volunteer & Combination Fire Departments
July 15, 2024
Opportunity for Analyst Grant Award will receive registration and travel expenses for one representative to attend the Symposium in the Sun
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Fire Grants and Safety Act, S. 870 Bill Signing
July 10, 2024
Important update on two vital programs to the fire service: the AFG and SAFER grants
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Firefighter Families Visit Washington DC to Advocate for PSOB Benefits
July 8, 2024
Ask Congress to Pass the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1719/S. 930)
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U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants
May 8, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass S. 870, extending the end date of both the AFG (FIRE) & SAFER Grants. The bill will now be considered by the Senate.
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Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard
May 2, 2024
Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard
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Two Fire/EMS Departments to Receive Heart Safe Community Awards at 2024 Fire-Rescue Med Conference
April 30, 2024
City of Madison and Dothan, Alabama fire departments recognized for their exceptional efforts toward cardiac safety & education.
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Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS
January 17, 2024
Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?
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Lion, IAFC Proudly Partner for Saudi Aramco Cohort 24 International Fellowship Program Graduation
January 10, 2024
IAFC continues partnership to provide a host environment for the Fellowship Program.
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How One IAFC Exchange Inspired a Global Wildfire Training Initiative
June 25, 2026
IAFC's International Fire Department Exchange Sparked a Global Wildfire Movement
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June 22, 2026
The Washington Update – June 22
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IAFC Urges Members to Take Action to Protect the GEMT Program
June 19, 2026
The IAFC encourages its members to engage with CMS through the public comment process.
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