International Association of Fire Chiefs
Jessica Buchanan shares lessons of change, choice and hope from her 93-day captivity in Somalia
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role first responder families play in career decisions
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
“A vaccination ensures that our personnel ‘do no harm’ to those who call upon us,” reads the association’s position statement
The bill would prevent the spectrum used by first responders from being auctioned off in February 2021
The HERO Act will develop peer mental health training programs and create a system to collect information about first responder suicides
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 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
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
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
The task force will share ways fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities
Agencies are encouraged to suspend non-emergency activities for a week to focus training and education on roadway hazards
The alert encourages personnel to postpone non-emergency tasks and focus on safety and survival training, as well as the loss of fellow first responders
Bruce Moeller offers strategies for tackling the aging population, dubbed the “silver tsunami,” at Fire-Rescue Med 2018
IAFC, Esri and the Intermedix Preparedness Division are teaming up to build the new software that better tracks emergency resources when mutual aid is required
Chief Porter R. Welch shares factors to consider before and while implementing a MIH-CP program
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers discuss the magnitude of the epidemic and the challenges it presents for the fire and EMS service
The survival of fire-based EMS may rest upon delivering services before 911 is called; it’s a tough proposition, but a doable one
Fire Chief Gary Ludwig will discuss the critical role fire departments play in the fast-changing health care system at Fire-Rescue Med conference in May
Use these tips as the framework for a social media and digital imagery policy
Local partnerships and community support are the keys to success for Lake Havasu City (Ariz.) Fire Department’s program focusing on reducing patient readmission rates
Fire and EMS leaders must embrace change, and use visionary thinking to inspire crews
This Fire-Rescue Med conference presentation highlights ways to improve situational awareness and better react to an ambush