International Association of Fire Chiefs
The 2025 event aims to support responders facing mental health challenges like burnout and PTSD
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a White Paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
The IAFC’s technology advisor encourages fire service leaders to apply this simple mantra to embracing new tools
Whether you are the rejected candidate or rejecting the candidate, how you behave next will set the tone for future success
Examining a broad swath of line-of-duty deaths and injuries shows common mistakes that can keep others safe
Love or hate that part of the job, every fire chief needs to know how to get the most out of their elected officials
Municipal, county and state fire codes are complex, but adaptation and enforcement can help prevent tragedies like West, Texas
Retired Chief Dennis Compton was recognized for his “long-time service, and support of fire-based EMS”
The International Association of Fire Chief’s VCOS Symposium drew 128 fire service leaders
With his life nearly destroyed and suicide his only option, firefighter Scott Geiselhart grabbed a lifeline
Develop these five habits to greatly improve your business-writing skills
The survival of fire-based EMS may rest upon delivering services before 911 is called; it’s a tough proposition, but a doable one
Fire Chief Gary Ludwig will discuss the critical role fire departments play in the fast-changing health care system at Fire-Rescue Med conference in May
The national registry would be managed by the CDC and would allow for more data for research
Every city has them and under the right conditions they are tinderboxes; here’s how to prep for urban green spaces
The awards will be presented this August in San Antonio at Fire-Rescue International
IAFC President Rhoda Mae Kerr spoke about how firefighters prepare themselves for large attacks and the need to continue practicing with scenario-based exercises
The scholarships help advance firefighters in their college education to be better prepared for the challenges of the fire service
Buying consortiums are a way to save money if you don’t mind a shared set of truck specifications
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
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