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This Fire Prevention Week Host an Open House and Recruit New Volunteers
September 3, 2026
Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10 is a perfect time to be part of a national open house week and host open houses and recruitment-focused events.
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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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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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9/11 Reflections: A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice
September 10, 2026
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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Chief Robert Marshall Receives 2026 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award
September 9, 2026
IAFC honors Deputy Chief (Ret.) Robert Marshall with the 2026 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award for leadership in fire prevention and safety.
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The Washington Update –September 4
September 4, 2026
The Washington Update –September 4
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