International Association of Fire Chiefs
Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine talks Safety Stand Down resources to share with your crew, plus managing “sticky” traumatic event memories
Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue and Sarasota County Fire Department have been named this year’s Heart Safe Community Award winners by the IAFC EMS Section and PulsePoint Foundation
Follow what’s happening on the exhibit hall floor, during educational sessions and at networking events
The outgoing IAFC president reflects on his accomplishments, lessons learned and impactful moments from the past year
Setting clear expectations helps build the service attitude that all members must exhibit on the job
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal and Cuba Fire Chief Christopher Vaughan were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
How fire service leaders can learn from key principles advocated at The Citadel
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
The initiative calls for the suspension of non-emergency activities to focus solely on safety and health training and discussion
What it means to talk about safety and survival in an inherently unsafe profession
FireRescue1 contributors and board members share their top back-to-basics training
Identifying drone needs, building training program, and deploying on the incident scene
Inside the intense rescue operation that earned Hilton Head Island (S.C.) Fire Rescue Truck 6 crewmembers the IAFC Ben Franklin Award of Valor
Chief Charles Flynn, immediate past chair of the IAFC’s Volunteer & Combination Officers Section, passed away surrounded by his family
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 17, 2024
The campaign emphasizes the importance of training by reinforcing proper strategies and tactics with a focus on the fundamentals
The U.S. fire administrator, FDNY chief fire marshal, IAFC president and FSRI executive director detailed lithium-ion battery dangers facing firefighters and the general public
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and other leaders will travel to Detroit, Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, to draw public attention to winter fire safety measures
Fire Chief John Butler said the verdict sets a dangerous precedent for firefighters and paramedics
AFG and SAFER programs are scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2024
The IAFC president – the “chief of chiefs” – surrounds himself with passionate people who support the mission and the organization
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
The Orange County (Calif.) fire chief explains why a compliance-based mindset doesn’t always work in the world of chaos around us
Upon taking the reins, the Greensburg (Pa.) VFD chief made it his mission to improve firefighter safety and health
Chief Coleman is remembered for his vast service and passion to advance fire service education, safety and leadership
It’s time for the fire service to get a seat at the table of technological advancements that will impact our service delivery
The leaders of eight industry organizations gathered on stage in Kansas City to share their cooperative vision for the future of the fire service
The new association officers also include Chief Josh Waldo as 1st vice president and Trisha Wolford as 2nd vice president
The U.S. fire administrator touted the work of the Fire and Life Safety Communicator’s Initiative and the collaborative effort to focus on the fire service’s messaging challenges through #FireServiceOneVoice
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