International Association of Fire Chiefs
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
Chris Lombard was presented the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award
Chief Marc Bashoor details what makes this year’s event unique
How firefighters can conduct home assessments to protect residents’ properties from wildfires and to become a more fire-adapted community
Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr reflects on her historic rise to the top of IAFC, what she intends to do now and the state of the fire service
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
Dan Eggleston, the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year, proves that clear direction and mentorship can build a strong combination department
Dr. Charles Addington II, the IAFC Volunteer Chief of the Year, discusses the importance of making decisions and setting a vision for others
The fire suit is designed to protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens
The portable monitor can be pointed in virtually every direction
Creating and operating a successful regional team rests on communication and trust
Learn how to train firefighters using adult-learning principals and a tiered system driven by mastered skills
Reputation-management expert will explore strategies on how to address and prevent bad firefighter behavior from entering your firehouse
The way we have provided emergency medical services in the past will not work in the future
Behavioral health specifically is increasingly being recognized as an area of significant threat to our firefighters due to the rigors of the profession
Like it or not, terrorism has reached the fire department beyond just response, and it impacts our daily duties
The International Code Council’s Fire Code Action Committee is active with code change proposals for the 2018 edition of the I-Codes.
Several months ago, On Scene asked Beyond Hoses & Helmets instructors to provide their insights about teams and team building in the fire service
The key to success in soccer is recognizing when help and support is needed—and when it isn’t—in a constantly changing environmen
Here’s a look at what two past award winners did to set themselves apart from the crowd, how you can become a future Fire Chief of the Year and what they’ve been doing since they won their award
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on better handling future protests
Chief William McDonald said a plan initially opposed by AMR and that drew negative media attention was eventually successful thanks to strong communication
Use these tips as the framework for a social media and digital imagery policy
Local partnerships and community support are the keys to success for Lake Havasu City (Ariz.) Fire Department’s program focusing on reducing patient readmission rates
Fire and EMS leaders must embrace change, and use visionary thinking to inspire crews
WUI conference speaker will give fire chiefs a behind-the-scenes look at Washington’s largest wildfire incident in history
This Fire-Rescue Med conference presentation highlights ways to improve situational awareness and better react to an ambush
The session will examine how EMS and fire chiefs can improve communication with millennials
Wildland fire expert will explore ways of selecting proper levels of engagement to increase firefighter safety and set up resources for success
