International Association of Fire Chiefs
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
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
A leader’s success is often on the shoulders of so many supporters
A message from the IAFC president, calling for a renewed commitment to these principles in our efforts to prevent and respond to fires
The funds could go toward building or renovating stations, adding emission control systems, installing backup power systems and building personnel quarters
The award honors a firefighter (or firefighters) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life
The IAFC award recognizes one volunteer and one career fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service
Taking place June 18-24, the weeklong event encourages firefighters to focus training on the theme “Lithium-ion batteries: Are you ready?”
Members of the association’s Safety and Health Section and Fire and Life Safety Section are now working on a lithium-ion toolkit for fire departments
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
A list of relevant and authoritative situational awareness resources for use by fire and EMS leaders
Newport News Fire Chief Jeff Johnson received the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award
