International Association of Fire Chiefs
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
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
Chief Gary Ludwig explains how the IAFC plans to engage members and provide networking during #VirtualFRI
Almost 2 decades later, emergency radio channels used for COVID-19, terrorism scheduled to be cut
The International Association of Fire Chiefs also said EMS personnel should have a role in administering the vaccine
Presidential duties have been transferred from Chief Gary Ludwig to Chief Richard Carrizzo
Reviewing the impact of civil unrest, the need to coordinate with other agencies, plus training on active shooter and fire as a weapon
During crisis, chiefs must communicate effectively, be honest, get personal and convey hope
Fire-Rescue International will be a two-part virtual event – the ReIGNITE Digital Conference in October, plus a separate event for IAFC meetings in August
The bipartisan group of House representatives is calling for agencies to receive reimbursements for treatment-in-place responses and telehealth use
The association plans to hold a virtual version of its flagship event the same weekend
Chief Gary Ludwig testified before a House committee, detailing how legislative efforts have helped fire and EMS personnel – and where shortcomings remain
Ludwig condemned recent “racist actions and social media postings that are so contrary to our standards and values”
Chief Nathan Trauernicht details how firefighters can participate in the 2020 Safety Stand Down
Lavender Ribbon Report details how to mitigate exposure to carcinogens through proper decontamination practices
Chief Norvin Collins shares how best to communicate with firefighters about their experiences, provide reassurance and offer assistance
Let them say you did the right things for the right reasons, treated everyone fairly, and gave your all on every call
Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members’ behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs
Chief Gary Ludwig makes plea for fire, EMS personnel to be allowed to safely complete their jobs
