International Association of Fire Chiefs
The IAFC’s technology advisor encourages fire service leaders to apply this simple mantra to embracing new tools
“We’ve got to figure out how to get resources moving faster,” Chief Josh Waldo stated
Inside the Public Safety Communications Research division’s work – and innovative Prize Challenges – to advance uncrewed aircraft system use
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
The organization reminded fire departments to be “disciplined” in their response and “ready and available to local communities”
Motorola gave IAFC a grant to fund the Fire Service Executive Development Institute that provides chiefs with tools for success
Recognize the firefighter risk factors and symptoms of PTSD, and how to manage self-talk and meditate to reduce its physical and emotional effects
At the Opening General Session at Fire-Rescue International, the cream of the fire service crop are honored, and present inspiration for overcoming challenges
Captain Kyle Olson and firefighters Andrew Brian, Scott Kohler and Matt Towner are being hailed heroes after bringing a woman to safety by deploying a personal bail-out system
The IAFC’s statement regarding human dignity points to three issues the fire service must improve regarding diversity
Glen Echo Fire Department Chief Herbert Leusch and San Francisco Fire Department Chief Joanne Hayes-White are this year’s honorees
The organization encouraged fire departments to implement a zero-tolerance policy for “acts of deliberate or intentional discrimination”
IAFC FRI speakers discuss how fire and EMS departments can present data to elected officials, the media and the community at-large
The Darley Family Foundation donated to the IAFC Foundation in memory of William Darley and Chief Alan Brunacini
