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A National Kickoff Fueled by IAFC VCOS
May 22, 2026
Learn about the national recruitment efforts done by the IAFC and VCOS.
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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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IAFC Recommends that Fire and EMS Chiefs Prepare for Supply Chain Interruptions
October 2, 2024
The IAFC recommends that fire and EMS chiefs take precautions to prepare for possible supply chain interruptions.
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IAFC Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Releases 2024-2026 Strategic Plan
October 1, 2024
IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use
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IAFC Releases New “Hot Wash” For Major Incidents and Training Exercises
September 20, 2024
“Hotwash” form provides a means to collect pertinent lessons learned; challenges that were faced; and successes that a fire chief and their community face
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Announces Raise in Uniform Allowances
July 2, 2026
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officially raised the government-wide maximum annual uniform allowance.
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2026 Company Officer of the Year Award Winner Lieutenant Allen Green of the Chattanooga Fire Department
June 29, 2026
From Adversity to Action: How Lieutenant Allen Green Is Redefining Fire Service Leadership
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The Washington Update – June 26
June 26, 2026
The Washington Update – June 26
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