International Association of Fire Chiefs
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 17, 2024
The IAFC president – the “chief of chiefs” – surrounds himself with passionate people who support the mission and the organization
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
The Orange County (Calif.) fire chief explains why a compliance-based mindset doesn’t always work in the world of chaos around us
Upon taking the reins, the Greensburg (Pa.) VFD chief made it his mission to improve firefighter safety and health
The leaders of eight industry organizations gathered on stage in Kansas City to share their cooperative vision for the future of the fire service
The new association officers also include Chief Josh Waldo as 1st vice president and Trisha Wolford as 2nd vice president
Jessica Buchanan shares lessons of change, choice and hope from her 93-day captivity in Somalia
The CEO of BELFOR Holdings urges fire service leaders to be vulnerable, listen to their members, and quit being the “worst salespeople on earth”
Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy and Greensburg Fire Chief Thomas Bell were honored at Fire-Rescue International conference
The Amber Ribbon Report identifies and defines the roles and standards for service and support dogs
Whether it’s your first time visiting Cowtown or you’re a regular at Arrowhead Stadium, this year’s conference location offers something for everyone
The Butte County fire chief describes the Camp Fire response that ultimately earned him the IAFC’s Ben Franklin Award for Valor
The items of significance will be displayed at the fire and EMS museums during the IAFC’s 150th anniversary year
Black requested that the AFG and SAFER programs be authorized through FY 2030 and that the USFA be authorized through FY 2030 with an increased authorization of $95M per year
A message from the IAFC president, calling for a renewed commitment to these principles in our efforts to prevent and respond to fires
The award honors a firefighter (or firefighters) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life
The IAFC award recognizes one volunteer and one career fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service
Taking place June 18-24, the weeklong event encourages firefighters to focus training on the theme “Lithium-ion batteries: Are you ready?”
Members of the association’s Safety and Health Section and Fire and Life Safety Section are now working on a lithium-ion toolkit for fire departments
A list of relevant and authoritative situational awareness resources for use by fire and EMS leaders
Newport News Fire Chief Jeff Johnson received the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell also delivered the oath to 1st Vice President Chief John Butler, 2nd Vice President Chief Josh Waldo and Treasurer Chief Steven Locke
FOMO got you down? Follow along with tweets of the general sessions, exhibit hall floor, award winners and educational sessions
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters
Chiefs Gary Ludwig and Marshall Turbeville were selected for their contributions in the areas of leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity and public service
Three members from Colerain Township, Ohio, were nominated for their “incredible bravery and perseverance” during a swiftwater rescue
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