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International Association of Fire Chiefs

International Association of Fire Chiefs

As a proud media partner of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, FireRescue1 and Fire Chief present exclusive thought-leadership articles from IAFC’s vast network of the fire service’s top leaders. These articles cover a broad range of topics vital to fire chiefs and chief officers looking to improve their leadership skills and run safer, more effective departments.

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Video: How to talk to your crews about COVID-19 and vaccines
Dr. Jim Augustine offers guidance for how fire service leaders can continue the lessons from the IAFC’s Emergency Stand Down on COVID-19
January 14, 2022 06:31 PM
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Legislation & Funding
Congress passes massive spending bill that helps fund fire, EMS programs
The Consolidated Appropriations Act does not include COVID-19 aid for state and local governments, but does include provisions to help fire and EMS
December 22, 2020 10:55 AM
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Legislation & Funding
Congress passes legislation to address PFAS chemicals impacting firefighters
The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam
December 17, 2020 12:52 PM
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Communications
9/11 communications lessons forgotten
Almost 2 decades later, emergency radio channels used for COVID-19, terrorism scheduled to be cut
September 09, 2020 09:46 PM
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Volunteer
iCHIEFS Podcast: COVID-19: Challenges Facing Volunteer Fire Departments
Fire Chief Kevin Cooney and Deputy Chief Edward Rush discuss operational challenges, budgets, recruitment and other hurdles facing volunteer departments
May 08, 2020 12:17 PM
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Fire Chief of the Year
IAFC announces volunteer, career fire chief of the year
The International Association of Fire Chiefs announced the 2019 winners of the annual “IAFC Fire Chief of the Year” awards at the Fire-Rescue International conference
August 06, 2019 02:01 PM
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iCHIEFS Podcast: The 100-day plan: Succeeding as a new fire chief
Chiefs Butler and Yancey share their experiences and resources for navigating the early days of being a new chief
July 29, 2019 04:38 PM
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iCHIEFS Podcast: Preparing to become a fire chief
Two fire chiefs offer their personal experiences and advice on how to successfully climb the rank ladder
June 26, 2019 11:48 AM
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Risks and Impact of Climate Change on the Fire Service
The cost and intensity of climate-related disasters are increasing
IAFC President Dan Eggleston testifies to House of Representatives subcommittee about the impact of changing climate on the fire service
May 31, 2019 12:42 PM
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How an empty salt shaker leads to firefighter death
Here’s why you should always go to work and complete your job with as much attention to detail as possible
January 06, 2017 11:52 AM
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