JOIN LOGIN MENU Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for first responders and their leaders all over the world. IAFC headquarters is closed Wed., Nov. 24 through 9 AM Mon., Nov. 29 Home fire safety resources. IAFC COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR FIRE AND EMS CHIEFS The Latest Putting on the White Shirt November 2021 Remember why you do it and what it means. read more Firefighters: Are They the Ones Who Need Saving? November 22, 2021 In Tennessee, a health crisis therapist came to talk to students about the emotional side of emergency services. The talk prompted one student, Kira Jones, to write an essay. read more FEMA Asks for Review of Fire Management and Suppression Draft Resource Types November 22, 2021 Comments are due by 5:00 PM ET on December 10. The IAFC requests that its members review these resource typing documents and submit comments. read more House Passes Build Back Better Act; Senate Action Still Required November 19, 2021 Today, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) by a vote of 220-213. read more IAFC Members Invited to Engage EPA Researchers for a Disaster Waste Management Study November 17, 2021 Researchers want to understand how debris and waste are sorted, staged, and transported in disaster contexts, as well as how final disposal and/or recycling decisions are made in the field read more ALL NEWS Events Post 9/11 Part 3: Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents December 8, 2021 Online Webinar will discuss Tactical Emergency Casualty Care and principles that fire/EMS departments must consider when planning for a mass casualty incident. learn more WEB Chief 101 Self paced Online REGISTER WEB Rural Response to Rail Incidents Self paced REGISTER DEC 1 Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey: How to Avoid Medicare Payment Reduction December 1, 2021 Online REGISTER DEC 2 Important Steps for Ensuring Compliance with NFPA 1851: How Vector Solutions Helps Agencies Stay Safe and Prepared December 2, 2021 Online REGISTER ALL EVENTS Press Releases IAFC Foundation Announces Scholarship Award Recipients for 2021 November 18, 2021 IAFCF, committed to strengthening future leaders through higher education, announces its 2021 Scholarship award recipients read more IAFC Foundation Announces Scholarship Award Recipients for 2021 November 18, 2021 IAFCF, committed to strengthening future leaders through higher education, announces its 2021 Scholarship award recipients read more IAFC Foundation Announces 2021 Fire Explorer Scholarship Recipients November 18, 2021 Congratulations to all the winners. read more IAFC-VCOS Releases the 2021 Yellow Ribbon Report Update on Responder Behavioral Wellness November 10, 2021 The contributors hope that you use this report to assist your public safety personnel in managing the traumatic stresses they are confronting every day. read more ALL PRESS RELEASES IAFC Consulting IAFC's consulting arm provides planning, deployment and management services. ALL ESCI SERVICES Public Safety Testing ESCI provides solutions for entry-level as well as promotional testing for all ranks in public safety. ENTRY & PROMOTIONAL TESTING Executive Recruitment ESCI provides chief and other executive officer recruitment and placement services. START NOW Featured Resources Previous Fire Department Response to Electrical Vehicle Fires This one-page bulletin is intended to guide our pre-response, response and post-event responses to electrical vehicle fires. Next “Resources on the IAFC website and KnowledgeNet helped me create a valuable social media policy for my department. Thank you IAFC!” Chief Brad Smith What's your wicked problem? The IAFC is here to help you solve it. Whether it's an SOP on responding to a crude oil rail derailment, insight from a mentor or peer, executive education to propel you to the next level in your career, online training for your officers or something else, the IAFC has a resource to help. So, what can we do for you today? ABOUT THE IAFC Five-Bugle & Premier Media Partners Previous Next Topics Communications & Technology Department Administration EMS Fire Prevention Grant Funding Hazmat Large-Scale Response Personnel Research Safety & Health Volunteer Wildland International Association of Fire Chiefs Home Contact Us Terms of Use & Copyright Privacy Policy IAFC Logo Usage Policy Discrimination & Harassment Policy 4795 Meadow Wood Lane, Suite 100W, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Tel: 703-273-0911 | Fax: 703-273-9363 © 1999 - 2021 International Association of Fire Chiefs. All Rights Reserved.