FireRescue1 and Fire Chief report on the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) annual Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference. This year’s show, which celebratings the 150th anniversary of the IAFC, was held at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Aug.16-18, 2023. FRI 2024 will be held Aug. 14-16 in Dallas, Texas. Learn more and register.
More than 300 vendors made their way to the Kansas City Convention Center to showcase the latest and greatest fire service products
Snaps from the exhibit hall floor, educational sessions and host city Kansas City
The new association officers also include Chief Josh Waldo as 1st vice president and Trisha Wolford as 2nd vice president
Three Colerain Township firefighters are recognized for their brave actions during a swiftwater rescue
Don’t worry, you can still experience many elements of the show from afar
The transition from shift work to desk work typically brings a more sedentary lifestyle that needs to be actively resisted
It’s vital to know the role of emotional intelligence and how you will define success
Sharing three lessons learned from the Tulsa Fire Department’s current fleet crisis
Alejandro Mayorkas, who oversees FEMA and the USFA, will speak during Wednesday’s general session
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
The IAFC award honors a firefighter for their expert training, professional service and dedication to the duty displayed in saving a human life
The award recognizes one volunteer and one paid fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service
Radios serve as a critical communications and safety tool on any hazardous scene
East Hartford, Conn., Fire Chief John Oates encouraged chiefs to embrace several key strategies to lead successful fire departments into the future
Chiefs Pfeifer and Schwartz, Commissioner Cassano and FBI Special Agent Combs came together for the first time during Fire-Rescue International 2021
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Identify the key factors for your department’s data needs – terminology, mapping, analysis and the “why”
The “Last Great Race on Earth” exemplifies the need for focused coordination between servant leaders and a motivated team
A brief introduction to drug-focused workplace policies – and how to find the statutes that apply to your state
10 principles the band followed to make the business end of their long, strange trip successful
It’s more than a safety program; it’s a mindset shift to help us learn from past mistakes to reduce risks and improve future performance
Identifying drone needs, building training program, and deploying on the incident scene
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
Seven areas of preparation for transitioning to a paid, cross-trained fire and EMS system
Deputy Chief David Windrow relays his experience overcoming cancer and explains how leadership can support members during such a vulnerable time
Two chiefs share nine tips they wish they knew before taking the top spot
Battalion Chief Diane Schroeder explains how maintaining your love of the fire service will take resilience, support and self-care
Assistant Chief Debbie Carpenter shares tools and strategies for firefighters and fire leaders when making and maintaining ethical standards
Chief Mike Ragone recaps Global Medical Response’s pandemic response and explains how fire and EMS agencies must prepare for future outbreaks
Outlining the primary and measurable objectives of company-level leadership
Focusing on margin gives us a great way to both monitor risk – and how we respond to it
Chief Gary Ludwig explains how the IAFC plans to engage members and provide networking during #VirtualFRI
Presidential duties have been transferred from Chief Gary Ludwig to Chief Richard Carrizzo
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