International Association of Fire Chiefs
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
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
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell also delivered the oath to 1st Vice President Chief John Butler, 2nd Vice President Chief Josh Waldo and Treasurer Chief Steven Locke
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
FOMO got you down? Follow along with tweets of the general sessions, exhibit hall floor, award winners and educational sessions
Speaking to a room of chief and company officers, Dr. Moore-Merrell outlined a plan to track suicides, attack wildfires and refocus data-gathering
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
Chiefs Gary Ludwig and Marshall Turbeville were selected for their contributions in the areas of leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity and public service
Three members from Colerain Township, Ohio, were nominated for their “incredible bravery and perseverance” during a swiftwater rescue
Three Colerain Township firefighters are recognized for their brave actions during a swiftwater rescue
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The transition from shift work to desk work typically brings a more sedentary lifestyle that needs to be actively resisted
It’s vital to know the role of emotional intelligence and how you will define success
A law enforcement tool could be the framework we need to develop a fire service-focused model
Sharing three lessons learned from the Tulsa Fire Department’s current fleet crisis
Alejandro Mayorkas, who oversees FEMA and the USFA, will speak during Wednesday’s general session
The diversity, equity and inclusion-focused report recommends actions fire departments can take to improve recruitment and retention
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best – those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide
The IAFC joins ERSI’s work to collect as much data as possible with the aim of reducing the number of secondary crashes and struck-by incidents at emergency scenes
Physically demanding work performed over extended periods of time can lead to mental fatigue, impacting situational awareness
Preplan your escape routes, and consider your options to flee, hide or fight back
Under rapidly changing conditions, errors in decision-making can lead to flawed tactics and tragic outcomes
First responders not only face “D-Drivers” but also cognitively blinded drivers distracted by the flashing lights
Crews can become so accustomed to the routines of patient care that tasks become automatic, with reduced communications and overall scene awareness
The 2022 Firefighter Safety Stand Down focuses on practical applications of situational awareness, on and off the incident scene
Inside the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association – a unique group with a powerful impact
Lessons in volunteer fire service leadership highlight teamwork, self-awareness and embracing the unique skills of members
Firefighters of all ranks are encouraged to participate in this state-of-the-industry survey
Metro Chiefs are taking members where they NEED to be, whether they want to or knew they could get there
Learning to truly love others is one trait that separates otherwise good leaders from outstanding leaders
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