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Planning fire service 'off-ramp strategies' for the current COVID wave

Planning fire service 'off-ramp strategies' for the current COVID wave

The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force recommends several steps to help return to restoration of normal public safety services

Chief Otto Drozd details the challenges of leading a major metropolitan fire department

Drozd details the work of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and what it's been like stepping into his new role as executive secretary
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
The power of the white shirt: Our members depend on our leadership

Reflecting on lessons learned from my time as a battalion chief

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Inspiring Valor: Chief David Hawks speaks to harrowing wildfire incident response
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The Butte County fire chief describes the Camp Fire response that ultimately earned him the IAFC’s Ben Franklin Award for Valor
Photos: IAFC leaders present historical memorabilia to DC, Fairfax fire museums
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The items of significance will be displayed at the fire and EMS museums during the IAFC’s 150th anniversary year
IAFC president testifies at congressional hearing to support fire grants
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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
America Burning’s key principles: ‘As relevant today as they were 50 years ago’
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A message from the IAFC president, calling for a renewed commitment to these principles in our efforts to prevent and respond to fires
IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor nomination period now open
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The award honors a firefighter (or firefighters) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life
Bill would create $750M federal grant program to upgrade fire, EMS facilities
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The funds could go toward building or renovating stations, adding emission control systems, installing backup power systems and building personnel quarters
Fire Chief of the Year Award nomination period now open
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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
Fire service leaders, let’s go to the movies
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Eight great movies with important leadership lessons for the fire service
NVFC announces Safety Stand Down 2023 will focus on lithium-ion battery fires
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Taking place June 18-24, the weeklong event encourages firefighters to focus training on the theme "Lithium-ion batteries: Are you ready?"
IAFC launches resource page for lithium-ion battery responses
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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
USFA summit highlights fire groups ‘singing off the same sheet of music’
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Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
Why it’s so difficult to change gear service life requirements
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Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
IAFC curates Hurricane Ian resources for first responders
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A list of relevant and authoritative situational awareness resources for use by fire and EMS leaders
Va. fire chief recognized for ‘unique commitment’ to safety
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Newport News Fire Chief Jeff Johnson received the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award
Chief Donna Black sworn in as IAFC president
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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
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