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The theme for Safety Stand Down, June 16-22, 2024, is “Fire Training: Back to Basics,” which emphasizes the importance of training by reinforcing proper strategies and tactics with a focus on the fundamentals. The week of Safety Stand Down will cover topics related to firefighter training and safety, including firefighter physical safety ...
During Fire Prevention Week, fire departments urge their citizens to check their smoke detectors, plan escape routes in case of fires, and take other steps to make their homes fire safe. This year, U.S. Congress can play a role too. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER ...
CMC to hold public hearing November 8 regarding thermal fuses, a crucial safety device in fire prevention. read more. The IAFC calls upon the United States Senate to consider and pass legislation to help make e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards fire-safe. October 11, 2024. IAFC encourages members to contact their Senators and ask them to pass ...
The 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ is October 9 – 15. October 3, 2022. IAFC President Chief Donna Black. Every October our members participate in Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW), sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association ®. As we approach this 100th anniversary, we can reflect on the amazing accomplishments of our ...
June 12 - 15, 2025. Baltimore, MD. The training offered at the Hazmat Conference provides immediate, practical and valuable information designed to ensure you successfully meet the demands of hazmat response in today's challenging environment. Aug 13. Fire-Rescue International 2025. August 13 - 16, 2025. Orlando, FL. FRI, the IAFC's annual ...
Conferences & Events. Featured Events. Technology Summit International 2024. December 4 - 6, 2024. Oklahoma City, OK. Featured Latest (IAFC) Change. Wildland-Urban Interface Conference 2025. March 27 - 29, 2025.
Resource Single. Safety Stand Down. Fire departments are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activity during Safety Stand Down week, allowing all shifts and personnel to focus on safety and health training and education. An entire week is provided to ensure each shift and duty crew can spend at least one day focusing on these critical issues.
January 19, 2024. McLean, VA – The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) announced the names of the individuals who have been accepted into the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI). This is the 12th year that the Motorola Solutions Foundation has provided the IAFC with a grant to fund the program.
The fire service, led by our chief fire officers, can and will continue to make our communities safer from fire than ever before by supporting Fire Prevention Week activities. George Michehl is a deputy fire marshal (retired) for Buffalo Grove (Ill.) Fire Department and a representative to the Fire and Life Safety Section's Board.
Event. Fire-Rescue International - 2024. August 14 - 16, 2024. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, TX. Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn, network and collaborate together. FRI education covers all areas of the emergency ...