International Association of Fire Chiefs
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
Don’t worry, you can still experience many elements of the show from afar
Alejandro Mayorkas, who oversees FEMA and the USFA, will speak during Wednesday’s general session
The diversity, equity and inclusion-focused report recommends actions fire departments can take to improve recruitment and retention
The IAFC joins ERSI’s work to collect as much data as possible with the aim of reducing the number of secondary crashes and struck-by incidents at emergency scenes
Physically demanding work performed over extended periods of time can lead to mental fatigue, impacting situational awareness
Preplan your escape routes, and consider your options to flee, hide or fight back
Under rapidly changing conditions, errors in decision-making can lead to flawed tactics and tragic outcomes
Crews can become so accustomed to the routines of patient care that tasks become automatic, with reduced communications and overall scene awareness
Firefighters of all ranks are encouraged to participate in this state-of-the-industry survey
Learning to truly love others is one trait that separates otherwise good leaders from outstanding leaders
A fourth-generation firefighter, Fort Lauderdale Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr was the first woman elected to serve as president of the IAFC
As we approach Stand Down Week, June 19-25, take this Safety Stand Down quiz to test your situational awareness knowledge
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
The firefighters were reportedly killed while engaged in fire and rescue operations during attacks from Russian forces
Sponsored by the CFSI and NFFF, the Sarbanes award recognizes organizations for outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety
The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force recommends several steps to help return to restoration of normal public safety services
Drozd details the work of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and what it’s been like stepping into his new role as executive secretary
Dr. Jim Augustine offers guidance for how fire service leaders can continue the lessons from the IAFC’s Emergency Stand Down on COVID-19
Fire service leaders are encouraged to conduct informational sessions related to COVID-19 vaccines at each station Jan. 9-15
Reflecting on lessons learned from my time as a battalion chief
The updated resource includes additional information on gaslighting, emotional intelligence, compassion fatigue, resilience and more
Moore-Merrell spoke to the USFA mission, data system modernization, and the return of a full-service National Fire Academy in 2022
The fire chief of the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency in Canada shares what it’s like to be the first international president to lead the IAFC in many years
Deputy Fire Chief Rich Elliott identified several policy recommendations for Congress and the Biden Administration
The updated draft offers additional research, essays, articles and ideas for successfully implementing the best practices
The Pittsburgh chief also addresses the process of improving the department’s ISO rating and how the department has weathered the COVID-19 storm
It is difficult to state that we care about the public we serve when we cite “personal choice” as a reason for not being vaccinated
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
I can’t presume to know what’s in the heart of this vaccine resister, but each preventable firefighter, paramedic and cop COVID-19 death is heartbreaking to me
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