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.
The outgoing IAFC president reflects on his accomplishments, lessons learned and impactful moments from the past year
Setting clear expectations helps build the service attitude that all members must exhibit on the job
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal and Cuba Fire Chief Christopher Vaughan were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
Flow meters on the rig provide data across a broad range of flow rates
Fire and civic leaders from around the world encouraged attendees to serve their communities with passion in the best job in the world
Firefighters must remain mentally engaged in assessing the conditions to determine when positive outcomes can be safely achieved
Chiefs from North Lenoir Fire & Rescue in Kinston, N.C. and Macon-Bibb Country Fire department in Macon, Ga., receive prestigious awards at Fire-Rescue International
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers discuss the magnitude of the epidemic and the challenges it presents for the fire and EMS service
Fire-Rescue International conference speaker breaks down the legal issues that are important to fire and EMS departments
The product brings long-overdue incident command dashboard to fire industry
In order for fire service leaders to see the future, they have to clearly see the present
The engine includes air-handling systems and engine braking improvements
Two rescue teams took home a prestigious award while two fire service leaders bid farewell
Chiefs from Ariz. and Mo. received international awards at the Fire-Rescue International Convention
There are concrete steps fire officers can take to prevent, recognize and respond to firefighter mental health problems
Relationship building, understanding motives and creative thinking are some of the keys to victory
The light comes with a 30-inch extension pole and can run off rechargeable batteries or DC power
Each customizable workstation provides a space for tools to be stored and recharged
The high-tech, durable unit is designed for maneuverability and aids communication on scene
The latest model of the turnout gear offers improved fit and increased range of motion
The spreaders include removal tips and shark-like teeth to grip material
The hood includes a mask mate face opening that fit the shape of SCBA masks
The trailer has a generator, back up battery power and can fill 5.5 cylinders at once
The dryer uses invertible steel stickmen and boot trees to dry items and boots
The parka comes in high visibility and dark navy with multiple external pockets
The system includes four independent rear sensors that provide audible and visual notification when an object is detected
Examining a broad swath of line-of-duty deaths and injuries shows common mistakes that can keep others safe
Love or hate that part of the job, every fire chief needs to know how to get the most out of their elected officials
Municipal, county and state fire codes are complex, but adaptation and enforcement can help prevent tragedies like West, Texas
The zip-out outer shell may be the most eye-catching feature of this turnout gear system, but it is not the only one
Properly allocating fire department resources means understanding the community’s need, and that means understanding the data
The belt can be used for downed firefighter carries, no-rope bailout, lowering and as a ladder strap
The science is clear on the benefits of cooling a fire from the outside before going interior, now it’s a matter of putting it into practice
