International Association of Fire Chiefs
Chiefs John Butler and Otto Drozd explain the unique influence of the association and why it’s leading the fire service
Battalion Chief Bobby Ortiz and Division Chief Chad Crouse drive the latest Tech Talk Tuesday discussion focused on AI, drones and robotic systems
Use these planning tools, prompts and ideas to support behavioral health in your department
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
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
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