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
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
At CFSI’s annual symposium, the fire administrator touted enhanced collaboration and consistency of messaging from fire service groups
A fourth-generation firefighter, Fort Lauderdale Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr was the first woman elected to serve as president of the IAFC
As we approach Stand Down Week, June 19-25, take this Safety Stand Down quiz to test your situational awareness knowledge
In order to effectively progress your department, it’s important to make sure you are comparing your organization with similar departments in your area
The IAFC award honors a firefighter for their expert training, professional service and dedication to the duty displayed in saving a human life
The award recognizes one volunteer and one paid fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service
The firefighters were reportedly killed while engaged in fire and rescue operations during attacks from Russian forces
Sponsored by the CFSI and NFFF, the Sarbanes award recognizes organizations for outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety
The proposal was put forth in the wake of the deadly January fire that killed three city firefighters
The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force recommends several steps to help return to restoration of normal public safety services
Drozd details the work of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and what it’s been like stepping into his new role as executive secretary
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
Dr. Jim Augustine offers guidance for how fire service leaders can continue the lessons from the IAFC’s Emergency Stand Down on COVID-19
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
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