International Association of Fire Chiefs
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
One volunteer and one career chief to be honored at FRI 2025 in Orlando, Florida
Captain Mike Jaffa shares how company officers can expand their impact on crewmembers while enhancing their leadership potential
More firefighter near-miss reports are expected from these facilities with unique hazards to employees and firefighters
Chiefs Richard “Smokey” Dyer and William Jenaway advise honorees to share the prestigious award with their entire department
Chiefs John Buckman and Bill Peterson talk about the importance of working hard, paying it forward, and remaining passionate and driven
The Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative and the Denver Fire Department are co-recipients of the 2019 Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award
The comprehensive guide covers preparation, mitigation, response and recovery guidelines for department operation planning
Eliminating latent factors and heightening situational awareness can prevent the predictably unpredictable firefighter injury or death
Nominations will be accepted through May 19; one volunteer and one career fire chief will be recognized for exceptional leadership
The idea of requiring paramedics to earn a college degree is a hot topic among industry personnel, with national organizations weighing in
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Differing Near Miss reports show the value in after-action reviews to consolidate experiences and solidify lessons learned
Firefighters need to be aware of the physical toll on their bodies during training exercises, as well as real-world emergency situations
Requiring degrees for paramedics places undue burden on those entering the field and fire-based EMS training programs
The alert encourages personnel to postpone non-emergency tasks and focus on safety and survival training, as well as the loss of fellow first responders
In a joint statement, four national organizations state the reasons they oppose requiring college degrees for entry-level paramedics
The IAFC Bullying, Harassment and Workplace Violence Prevention Task Group combats workplace bullying misconceptions and advocates organizational accountability
Protecting lives, prevention and emergency response: why EMS is a core part of the fire service mission
By developing a formalized after-action reporting process, emergency responders can improve operations and enhance the health and safety of the response community
Chief Marc Bashoor learns the up-and-coming trends in fire service innovation, technology and communication from leaders at Fire Rescue International
Brad Harvey, senior application engineer at 3M-Scott, sits down with FR1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor at Fire Rescue International to discuss the importance of innovation in the fire service and how 3M-Scott is working to make firefighter safer on the job
FireRescue1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Hank Clemmensen, past president, IAFC, and FirstNet consultant, about what fire chiefs need to know about FirstNet and how to get where they need to be to onboard
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Fairfax County, Virginia, Chief John Butler at Fire Rescue International 2018 about the importance of mentoring in the fire service
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with U.S. Fire Administrator G. Keith Bryant at Fire-Rescue International about the six-year reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER grant programs approved by President Trump
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Spartan Chief Operating Officer Tom Ninneman about firefighter safety on the road and how the company is working to make cabs safer
The organization released a statement saying they disagree with IAFF’s belief that the method is inappropriate for the leaders they represent
The organization is asking fire service leaders not to sign on to the American Ambulance Association’s newly proposed cost reporting system
Using competition in training is like using spices in cooking – a little goes a long way, and you have to be careful what combinations you use
The fire service writes the doctrine of stop the killing, stop the dying and start the healing after a terrorist attack or mass casualty incident
Motorola Solutions Foundation granted the International Association of Fire Chiefs the money for the sixth consecutive year
Metropolitan Fire Chiefs from the U.S., Canada and the U.K adopted five important documents as official UFF-Metro Chiefs position papers
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