International Association of Fire Chiefs
Fire service leaders are encouraged to conduct informational sessions related to COVID-19 vaccines at each station Jan. 9-15
Reflecting on lessons learned from my time as a battalion chief
The updated resource includes additional information on gaslighting, emotional intelligence, compassion fatigue, resilience and more
Dr. Nicole Sawyer urges fire service leaders to confront the roots of chronic stress and model accountability for their crews
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the power of teamwork, accountability and raising up the next generation of leaders
Chiefs Trisha Wolford, Steven Locke, Ernest Malone and James Silvernail have begun their 2025-2026 terms
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
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
Building partnerships is the key to successful tech implementation
The IAFC has formed a task force to ensure fire and EMS agencies have a voice in the future of emergency response and disaster preparedness
Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine talks Safety Stand Down resources to share with your crew, plus managing “sticky” traumatic event memories
Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue and Sarasota County Fire Department have been named this year’s Heart Safe Community Award winners by the IAFC EMS Section and PulsePoint Foundation
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
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 9
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
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