International Association of Fire Chiefs
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
The organizations are mobilizing fire service personnel and advocates to contact their elected officials and push for reopening the National Fire Academy
One of the new machines uses scanning technology to compare the parts that have been machined
The Scott Connect Monitor, AVIVA half mask respirator, Scott Sight and other portable gas monitors will also be on display
A two-tier locker and personnel locker are among the new products on display at FRI 2017
The Reveal FirePRO retails for $799; a live demo can be scheduled during FRI 2017
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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
The IAFC stressed that they believe FirstNet will “enhance emergency response operations” in the fire industry “for years to come”
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
The report raises awareness of emotional and behavioral health problems as well as the importance of changing culture
The partnership aims to reinforce the use of a smartphone app to connect nearby CPR-trained citizens and off-duty responders with people in cardiac arrest
Fire Chief John Sinclair said purchases made with the grant “improved their safety and helped improve regional interoperability between local fire departments.”
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers discuss the magnitude of the epidemic and the challenges it presents for the fire and EMS service
The annual conference brings together EMS leaders, medical directors, chief officers, quality improvement leaders and government officials
“I Can’t Save You, But I’ll Die Trying: The American Fire Culture” discusses fire safety and the issues firefighters face
Fire-Rescue International conference speaker breaks down the legal issues that are important to fire and EMS departments
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers give strategies for success before taking on the role as a new chief
The program brings together a group of current and future leaders to foster a diverse and inclusive leadership and workforce
Christina Randall was an expert in wildland and WUI fires and a member of the IAFC Wildland Fire Policy Committee
As a leader, it’s your responsibility to define the culture through values and expectations and hold people accountable
Recent studies have sought to determine the types of injuries where rapid transport by means other than EMS may potentially improve survival
“A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals” addresses diagnosis of common firefighter health ailments
Case studies and anecdotes can serve as a powerful call to action
Chief John Sinclair has been in the fire and emergency service for 39 years and a member of the IAFC for 25 years
The fire and emergency service is a dynamic profession, and it’s up to each member to continue to improve
IAFC is accepting nominations until Sept. 2 for firefighters or EMTs who are in financial need due to a severe injury
In order for fire service leaders to see the future, they have to clearly see the present
These performance attributes have been consistently seen whether in the private business sector or in the fire service.
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