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The International Association of Fire Chiefs

About the IAFC

Overview
Established in 1873, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is a powerful network of more than 12,000 chief fire and emergency officers. Our members are the world's leading experts in fire fighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search & rescue, and public safety legislation.

Mission
To provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities.

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Published items for this author:

3/16/2020
National Emergency Declaration: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

12/05/2019
Cardiac Incident? Share Your Story and Save Others

8/20/2019
IAFC CEO and Executive Director Mark Light Retires

5/15/2017
IAFC and IAFF Express Concerns with AAA-Backed EMS Legislation

5/09/2017
CALL TO ACTION: Contact Your Senators re: FIRE/SAFER Reauthorization

12/09/2015
Call to Action: Call Congress in Support of the Zadroga Act

1/12/2014
Treasury Clarifies Treatment of Volunteer Firefighters According to PPACA

12/12/2013
IAFC: Affordable Care Act Call to Action

5/13/2013
Which Chief Are You?

3/04/2013
IAFC Calls for Leadership in the Face of Federal Cuts

1/29/2013
Stakeholder Engagement Encouraged in Final Phase of the Cohesive Strategy - Your Input Is Needed by February 1

10/25/2012
Seeking New England Division Board Candidate - Emergency Vehicle Management Section

9/26/2012
What Does Change Look Like?

9/25/2012
Near-Miss Reporting System Funding to Expire

8/06/2012
Chief Hank Clemmensen Installed as IAFC President and Chairman of the Board

6/06/2012
Are You Ready to Play by the Rules? - 2012 Safety and Health Week Begins June 17

3/13/2012
IAFC Adopts Position Statement on National Drug Shortage

2/22/2012
What's Your Smoke Alarm Education & Safety Program?

2/17/2012
Congress Gives the D Block to Public Safety

12/15/2011
URGENT: CALL-TO-ACTION - We Need Your Help - Please Contact Your Two U.S. Senators TODAY

12/13/2011
Call to Action – Critical D Block Vote - We Need Your Help TODAY

11/16/2011
Replacing the Tools

11/07/2011
OPsNetlink -- Turning the Ship

10/26/2011
Adaptive Leadership

10/25/2011
Superhero or Super Executive

10/19/2011
Challenges of Operations Chiefs

10/12/2011
Standardization of Operations: Safe, Sustainable, and Smart

10/03/2011
D Block Vote Delayed - Continue to Contact Your Representative

9/29/2011
Call to Action – Critical D Block Vote on Tuesday

9/14/2011
Vision 20/20 Offering Series of Five, Free, Webinars - Hosted by the IAFC

9/09/2011
U.S. Responders Invited to Join Vice President Biden on Conference Call - TODAY at 4 P.M. Eastern

9/01/2011
Communications Problems During Hurricane Irene? IAFC Needs Your Story

7/20/2011
IAFC launches survey of smartphone and tablet use by first responders

7/20/2011
A New Outlook on Education

7/11/2011
New IAFC Website Focuses on Building Knowledge, Connections

6/22/2011
Fire Chiefs Urged to Call Members of House Energy and Commerce Committee in Support of D Block Allocation to Public Safety

5/31/2011
Contact Your Representative TODAY to Restore FIRE-SAFER Funding

5/25/2011
IAFC Provides Public Safety Testimony on D Block

5/13/2011
Call to Action: U.S. House of Representatives Slashes Fire Service Funding

5/10/2011
National Cohesive Wildfire Management Strategy

3/30/2011
Ready, Set, Go! - Wildland Fire Program Now Available to All Fire Departments

2/16/2011
CALL TO ACTION: House Plans to Eliminate SAFER Funding, Cut FIRE Grant Funding - Ask Your Representative to Support Pascrell Amendment

2/10/2011
IAFC Supports President Obama’s Call to Establish a Nationwide Public-Safety Broadband Network

1/18/2011
Call to Action: NFPA 72 Code Hearings

1/04/2011
Application Period Opens for DHS Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

6/01/2010
FIRE/EMS Stand Down: Priority Survival Notification - Confined Space and Technical Rescue

11/05/2009
Fire Service-Based EMS Best for Protecting the Public

10/27/2009
Executive Leadership with Chief Brunacini

10/08/2009
IAFC Fall Webinar Series - Gain the Knowledge and Solutions You Need

7/09/2009
The IAFC Cites Inaccuracy in Firehouse.com Article on FIRE Grants, Requests Immediate Correction

6/23/2009
IAFC Members Urged to Support Amendment to Increase FIRE Grant Funding

5/17/2009
Chief Jeff Johnson Testifies on Capitol Hill in Support of Better Hazmat Preparedness

5/04/2009
IAFC Partners with the FCC to Support Transition of Digital Television

4/29/2009
IAFC Review Panel Cites Flawed Methodology in Cancer Presumption Report

3/25/2009
How Will You Weather The Economic Storm? IAFC Webcasts Offer Effective Strategies and Best Practices

1/26/2009
Homebuilders Trying to Preempt Adoption of State and Local Sprinkler Regulations

11/03/2008
IAFC Releases Statement on Individuals' Rights to Serve Their Communities in Multiple Capacities

6/05/2008
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor

6/03/2008
IAFC Digital Problem Working Group Produces Best Practices Presentation

5/05/2008
New Name – Same Critical Mission: Fire Fighter Survival

9/17/2007
Broadcast Discussion of the NRF and NIMS on Wednesday, September 19

7/15/2007
Caution Urged if Frontline Wireless LLC Asks for Your Support