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The International Association of Fire Chiefs represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide; our members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety policy. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for fire and emergency service leaders to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.
Vector Solutions and the IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officer’s Section selected Flower Mound, TX, Division Chief Robert Barron to receive the award.
In partnership with Pierce, the International Association of Fire Chiefs announced the “IAFC Fire Chief of the Year 2023” honorees at Fire-Rescue International in Kansas City,...
These programs provide critical funding to help fire departments secure needed equipment, training, and staffing to adequately protect their communities.
Andrew Garbarino's legislation would expand eligibility for qualified volunteer emergency responders to participate in certain federal housing assistance programs.
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. asked a key House panel to reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry for five years at a higher funding authorization level.
HazSim and Hazmat Nation held its 6th annual networking event at IAFC’s hazmat conference to raise money for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network and demo the new HazSim Pro...
Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready is designed to help fire departments develop a training program that meets the needs of the community and the individual firefighter...
The IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section along with the NVFC and NFPA have announced roadway safety as the theme for the 2020 Safety Stand Down from June 14-20.
After yet another firefighter was struck and killed during a roadway response, fire officials across the country are calling on all motorists to respect "move over" laws and exercise...
The IAFC-VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update includes focuses on gaslighting, emotional intelligence and compassion fatigue, and provides firefighters with an emotional tactical ...
The International Association of Fire Chiefs is calling on all fire chiefs to advocate for mandatory FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccinations for all fire and EMS personnel.
High holiday road travel predictions have prompted the NFPA, IAFF, IAFC and NVFC to remind responders and others about unique electric vehicle safety considerations.
First Due has partnered with the IAFC to offer a free version of its Community Connect platform to help responders better combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
The IAFC, in partnership with Pierce, has named Chief John Morrison of the Vienna, VA, Volunteer Fire Department and Ankeny, IA, Fire Chief James Clack as this year’s honorees...
More than 110 Metro chiefs from Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States attended the conference.
This is the sixth consecutive year the VCOS and TargetSolutions have joined forces to acknowledge an exceptional training officer with this prestigious award.
The use of pipelines is one of the safest ways to transport hazardous materials across the nation. However, when accidents occur, local emergency responders must be prepared, ...
The International Association of Fire Chiefs will fund the seventh year of the Fire Service Executive Development Institute with a grant from Motorola Solutions.
The IAFC Foundation provides scholarships that make it possible for fire and EMS first responders to access the advanced learning opportunities necessary to prepare for today’...
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and American Military University(AMU) announced they have expanded their successful partnership for another year.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation (IAFCF) is accepting applications from qualified first responders for its 2018 Educational Scholarships.
Chiefs from Mesa Fire and Medical Dept. in Mesa, Arizona and Washington Volunteer Fire Company in Washington, Missouri receive international awards at Fire-Rescue International...
Several fire service organizations have joined together to join together to condemn the tragic events in Dallas, Texas that took the lives of five career police officers.
The Metropolitan "Metro" Fire Chiefs Association, a division of the IAFC, and NFPA held its annual meeting in California with 120 chiefs from around the world attending.
Firefighters must register by Oct. 30 for free classes held on Nov. 4 and repeated on Nov. 5, on modern fire behavior research and science and the tactical considerations to reduce...
This fall, for the 28th consecutive year, Energizer and the IAFC will partner to encourage people to adopt life-saving habits through the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery...
The 2015 IAFC/Motorola Solutions Ben Franklin Award for Valor was presented at FRI in Atlanta to the crew of Engine 17 of the Virginia Beach Fire Dept. for actions at a motor ...
The Prince George’s County, Md., Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is proud to announce that one of its members has been selected by the International Associations...
Fairfax, Va. – The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) today announced it has received a grant as part of the Motorola Solutions Foundation's Public Safety and...
Fairfax, Va. – The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has named Will G. May Jr. as its new national wildland fire coordinator to represent the IAFC and the local ...
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is relaunching the Near Miss Reporting System to provide a more interactive user experience and a renewed focus on training...
