International Association of Fire Chiefs
Nominations for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through April 6
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
Technology may be the enabler, but leadership is the engine
Chief Richard Price, founder of the PulsePoint app and a 33-year fire service veteran, has been honored for his national impact on non-clinical EMS innovation
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
One volunteer and one career chief to be honored at FRI 2025 in Orlando, Florida
IAFC’s most prestigious award recognizes spirit of service, courage and heroism within the fire and emergency service
How Technology Summit International and the new Tech Talk Tuesday video series bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical fireground applications
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters
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
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
“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
We already know from past innovations how AI will really impact our work – driving us deeper into the grind
The IAFC Career Fire Chief of the Year details some of the innovative programs at the Colorado Springs Fire Department
The IAFC president shares how it can be difficult to release the reins, but seeing your members be successful is truly the greatest achievement
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the importance of transparency and trust when stepping into a new leadership role
A review of statements and past efforts related to fire service funding, wildfire risks, responder pay and other critical topics
Live from the exhibit hall floor, educational sessions and networking events
Firefighter/EMT-turned-attorney Steve Wirth addressed the criminalization of medical errors in cases like the Elijah McClain trial
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
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
