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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…

Active Shooter events represent those low frequency but high consequence events that can genuinely challenge our fire service and emergency medical response capabilities. For this reason, and to help tilt the balance of providing the most effective lif…

Active Shooter events represent those low frequency but high consequence events that can genuinely challenge our fire service and emergency medical response capabilities. For this reason, and to help tilt the balance of providing the most effective lif…

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…

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…

During the period of COVID 19, our North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer Workforce Solutions has seen an increase in the number of individuals that are seeking membership with a volunteer fire/rescue department. One would think that with…

During the period of COVID 19, our North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer Workforce Solutions has seen an increase in the number of individuals that are seeking membership with a volunteer fire/rescue department. One would think that with…

Large and devastating wildland fires are occurring across the United States as the summer continues. Late summer always is a difficult time for wildland fires. However, the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its ensuing illness, COVID-19, have made …

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.
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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…