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Fighting Fire and Preserving Progress: The Unsung Role of Portable Fire Extinguishers in Environmental and Life Safety
January 26, 2024
The use of portable fire extinguishers is a win-win situation for both life safety and environmental preservation
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CAP and IAFC — Stronger Together
June 2021
Imagine having the capability of calling on an organization that operates the nation’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft and public service drones.
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Ammonium Nitrate: What Firefighters Must Know
May 2020
Follow these 10 steps when confronted with an ammonium nitrate fire.
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Dousing Public Housing Fires
May 13, 2021
IAFC urges Congress to pass critical legislation to fund fire sprinkler installations
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Know the Enemy: Firefighters Must Understand the Basics of Building Construction
May 2021
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate.
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FCC Refers Carriers to Enforcement for Failing to Meet Key 911 Location Accuracy Deadline
April 13, 2021
Vertical location is critical to helping first responders quickly locate 911 wireless callers, particularly in buildings taller than three stories.
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Webinar: Lessons Learned from Fukushima
April 12, 2021
This presentation will share experiences and lessons that will greatly benefit decision makers and responders who have to prepare for wide area environmental remediation to respond to and recover from radiological contamination events.
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3AM Innovations and NextNav Improve First Responder Safety and Situational Awareness with Vertical Location
April 2, 2021
NextNav announces a new partnership with 3AM Innovations to deliver improved situational awareness for first responders through vertical location.
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America’s First Responders Deserve Better Support From Federal Government in Preparation for Future Biological Events
March 21, 2021
Upcoming Commission Meeting to Explore Needs of First Responder Community During Biological Events
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Top Wildfire Management Groups Name 2021 National Wildfire Mitigation Awardees
February 23, 2021
Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.
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Your Role in Improving EMS Flight Safety
February 2021
After your call, the operator should assess the risks—such as weather, flight conditions, and which pilot is on duty—to determine if it’s safe to accept the flight.
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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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International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Celebrates 106th Anniversary
March 1, 2024
Congratulations to the IAFF on their 106 years of service representing more than 343,000 career firefighters and paramedics.
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iDELP Chort 3 Announced
February 28, 2024
President John Butler announces the names of the individuals who have been accepted into the iDELP program as fellows in Cohort 3
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