International Association of Fire Chiefs
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
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
The updated resource includes additional information on gaslighting, emotional intelligence, compassion fatigue, resilience and more
Moore-Merrell spoke to the USFA mission, data system modernization, and the return of a full-service National Fire Academy in 2022
Evaluating door control options, including door curtains, to improve interior conditions
Lessons from Carnegie’s classic book can be applied to personnel management, interpersonal dynamics and fire service change-agents
The fire chief of the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency in Canada shares what it’s like to be the first international president to lead the IAFC in many years
Deputy Fire Chief Rich Elliott identified several policy recommendations for Congress and the Biden Administration
The need to gather and disseminate real-time wildland fire information at the earliest point allows for quicker decision-making
The updated draft offers additional research, essays, articles and ideas for successfully implementing the best practices
The Pittsburgh chief also addresses the process of improving the department’s ISO rating and how the department has weathered the COVID-19 storm
It is difficult to state that we care about the public we serve when we cite “personal choice” as a reason for not being vaccinated
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
I can’t presume to know what’s in the heart of this vaccine resister, but each preventable firefighter, paramedic and cop COVID-19 death is heartbreaking to me
“A vaccination ensures that our personnel ‘do no harm’ to those who call upon us,” reads the association’s position statement
The vaccine requirement applies to salaried and volunteer responders in Skagit County fire districts
East Hartford, Conn., Fire Chief John Oates encouraged chiefs to embrace several key strategies to lead successful fire departments into the future
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