International Association of Fire Chiefs
The Rapid City crewmembers were recognized for extricating a crash victim inside an apartment building without SCBA amid a high-risk gas leak
Fire Chiefs Jeremy Craft and Daniel Krushinski were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
The incoming and outgoing IAFC presidents address common challenges facing fire service leaders, plus the power of collaboration
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
Jessica Buchanan shares lessons of change, choice and hope from her 93-day captivity in Somalia
The three members of the Hilton Head (S.C.) Fire Rescue were honored for a heroic save at a structure fire amid deteriorating conditions
The CEO of BELFOR Holdings urges fire service leaders to be vulnerable, listen to their members, and quit being the “worst salespeople on earth”
The Leadership Development Certification Series offers undergraduate college credit hours
Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy and Greensburg Fire Chief Thomas Bell were honored at Fire-Rescue International conference
The fire service is uniquely positioned to lead the transition to more electric devices in our homes, workplaces and community as a whole
The Amber Ribbon Report identifies and defines the roles and standards for service and support dogs
Despite the frequency and severity of head injuries, little guidance exists for examining potential neurologic deficits throughout a firefighter’s career
Connect with finance staff early and often to ensure mutual understanding of needs, requirements and limitations
The Senate version of the DHS Appropriations bill would cut AFG and SAFER grant funding by $22 million
Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
Whether it’s your first time visiting Cowtown or you’re a regular at Arrowhead Stadium, this year’s conference location offers something for everyone
Eric Valliere, chair of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, spoke with FireRescue1 about this year’s safety push around electric batteries
Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine details this year’s Firefighter Safety Stand Down theme, from EVs to e-bikes and beyond
The Butte County fire chief describes the Camp Fire response that ultimately earned him the IAFC’s Ben Franklin Award for Valor
Reflecting on my time as chief and the honor of being the IAFC’s 2022 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
The items of significance will be displayed at the fire and EMS museums during the IAFC’s 150th anniversary year
Black requested that the AFG and SAFER programs be authorized through FY 2030 and that the USFA be authorized through FY 2030 with an increased authorization of $95M per year
