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Statement from IAFC President, Chief John S. Butler
January 2, 2024
IAFC President, Chief John S. Butler announces appointments
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NVFC, VCOS, ISFSI Release Operational Training Guide for Fire Departments
November 15, 2022
A training program that meets the needs of the community and the individual firefighter with safety
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Symposium in the Sun Scholarship and Award Nominations Due Sept. 29
September 9, 2022
Apply for a scholarship to the Symposium in the Sun.
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Emerging Leader Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship Opportunity
August 12, 2022
Scholarship available for an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun.
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New IAFC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Study Report Identifies Areas of Improvement and Recommends Actions Departments Can Take to Improve Recruitment and Retention
July 18, 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion study report identifies areas of improvement and recommend actions departments can take to create and maintain diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environments.
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Would You Take 10 Minutes to Help the Volunteer and Combination Fire Service?
January 14, 2022
The IAFC is conducting a survey on diversity, equity and inclusion to assist volunteer recruitment and retention in the volunter and combination fire service. Learn more about the survey and participate today.
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Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition
December 22, 2021
A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience.
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FEMA Announces SAFER Grant Application Period: Jan. 3 – Feb. 4, 2022
December 22, 2021
The application period for the Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grants application period will begin on JAN 3.
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Needs Assessment of US Fire Service
December 17, 2021
Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.
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IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App
November 12, 2021
Access IAFC's online community via mobile app.
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Five Tips for the New Volunteer Officer
October 2020
Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making.
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Congress Passes Funding for Wildland Fire and Hazmat Programs
March 11, 2024
On Friday the U.S. Senate passed legislation to fund federal wildland fire and hazmat programs through September 30. The House previously passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366) on March 6. The bill will now go to President Biden for signature.
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Submit Your Nomination for the 2024 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
March 4, 2024
Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life.
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Submit Your Nomination for the 2024 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award
March 4, 2024
The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through May 17. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief.
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