IAFC to Create Coronavirus Task Force

About three weeks ago, we implemented a Fire Chief’s Resource webpage on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) with helpful links to resources at the CDC and WHO, as well as a live integrated Esri map detailing cases around the world on the IAFC website.I have de…

Surviving Survivors’ Guilt

With all the recent tragedies – firefighter suicides, wildfires, Hurricane Dorian, firefighter homicide, etc. I felt that this article was fitting, and it is dedicated to all public safety workers near and far.After a tragic event such as an earthquake…

Incident Data Utilization Survey

Data! Decisions based on reliable information! Objective, not subjective decision making! Data! Your information collection system provides data that drives objective decision making. Now, how are you leveraging your department’s data?  The I…