Keep Your Community Safe

Be Informed
The IAFC is conducting a study to identify current fire department practices and compliance regarding the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986, and related elements. This information will help understand the fi…

Hazmat and Local Emergency Planning Committees

Hazardous materials are transported, stored, and used in manufacturing throughout the United States, and local fire departments face environmental and industrial dangers like never before. Federal, state, and local regulations provide guidance to our i…

Hazmat and Local Emergency Planning Committees

Hazardous materials are transported, stored, and used in manufacturing throughout the United States, and local fire departments face environmental and industrial dangers like never before. Federal, state, and local regulations provide guidance to our i…

IAFC’s Coronavirus Task Force Update

In early March 2020, President Gary Ludwig stood up a task force of fire service leaders to address the issues the Coronavirus was having on the fire service. Fire Chief John Sinclair, IAFC President (2016-2017), was appointed as the Task Force Chair.

Civil Unrest Lessons Learned

With the recent protests in many different cities across the nation experiencing civil unrest, the fire service is being drawn ever deeper into their role as a part of homeland security. Many departments have already developed civil unrest plans, but t…