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
It’s time to standardize your second-alarm assignment for the benefit of your citizens, not just who you want to respond with
The Anne Arundel County chief considers whether stereotypes of generations hold true or whether they are used as a crutch for poor leadership
On-scene rehab is vital to firefighters’ health; here’s how firefighters can set aside a week to focus on rehab
In a statement, the acting president of the IAFC said Brown was selected for his ability to lead the organization during a time of “transformation challenges”
Chiefs Butler, Waldo and Wolford developed the plan to focus on the needs of IAFC members and promote open communication at the association
The bill would provide $15 billion to update the nation’s 911 infrastructure
The program scheduled for June 20-26 seeks to bring attention to post-incident physical and psychological health
The IAFC Public Statement Against Violence and Hate isn’t code; it’s a simple reminder of who we need to be as a fire service
Answering key questions about safety, efficacy, mutations, side effects, conspiracy theories, and what’s ahead as new vaccines roll out
In an end-of-year video, the leaders of eight national EMS and fire associations offered words of gratitude, encouragement and appreciation
The bill includes the Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act, which prevents the auction of the T-Band spectrum deemed critical to radio communications in metro areas
The Consolidated Appropriations Act does not include COVID-19 aid for state and local governments, but does include provisions to help fire and EMS
Fire agencies should encourage members to get vaccinated, prepare their response plans for vaccine distribution, and remain vigilant
The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn’t feel right saved his life
The IAFC, IAFF, NVFC and National Association of State Fire Marshals issued a joint statement urging states to give firefighters the same priority as other front-line healthcare workers
Seven areas of preparation for transitioning to a paid, cross-trained fire and EMS system
Deputy Chief David Windrow relays his experience overcoming cancer and explains how leadership can support members during such a vulnerable time
How to develop a comprehensive firefighter rehab program and build your response team
Two chiefs share nine tips they wish they knew before taking the top spot
Battalion Chief Diane Schroeder explains how maintaining your love of the fire service will take resilience, support and self-care
Assistant Chief Debbie Carpenter shares tools and strategies for firefighters and fire leaders when making and maintaining ethical standards
Chief Mike Ragone recaps Global Medical Response’s pandemic response and explains how fire and EMS agencies must prepare for future outbreaks
Outlining the primary and measurable objectives of company-level leadership
Chief Trisha Wolford tackles differences between learning styles, deference to authority and why millennials get a bad rap
Focusing on margin gives us a great way to both monitor risk – and how we respond to it
The bill would prevent the spectrum used by first responders from being auctioned off in February 2021
How months of civil unrest forced the fire service to build new community relationships, fight for access, step up communication and protect its members
The HERO Act will develop peer mental health training programs and create a system to collect information about first responder suicides
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