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BIG congrats to IAFC member Chief Jan Radar, Huntington (WV) Fire Department, for landing on Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People for her tireless work fighting the opioid epidemic.
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NEW: Chief John Butler Installed as IAFC President. Pledges Commitment to Inclusive Leadership and Service, Guided by a Vision of Inclusion and Organizational Excellence. Read the full release:
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Tonight the House passed H.R. 4661 to reauthorize FIRE, SAFER and USFA. Now we need to get Senate to pass the bill THIS WEEK!
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Congratulations to Chief Wolford, an active IAFC member, Professional Development Committee chair, Human Relations Committee member and FSEDI alum! Anne Arundel County FD is lucky to have her at the helm. 👏🚒🚑
We welcome Fire Chief Trisha L. Wolford who begins her tenure today as the 12th appointed fire chief in the 54-year history of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.
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IAFC Board enjoying a cup of coffee earlier today before the general session
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We honor the 343 who died 21 years ago today, and to the nearly equal number of New York’s Bravest who have since died from 9/11-related illness.
For those left behind, September 11 isn’t history. It’s still happening. We see you, love you and support you.
Never ever forget.
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IAFC President
@ChiefGaryLudwig
launches his initiative today, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, with the goal of eliminating life-ending cardiac events. Check out the Toolkit which includes sample policies, procedures and resources:
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Check out this interview featuring IAFC's President and Board Chair, Chief Donna Black, titled "Fighting Fires, Honoring Traditions, and Embracing Innovation". Chief Black shares how she is transforming the fire service.
@IAFCPresident
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Officials sound alarm over rise of lithium-ion battery fires,
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We'd like to take a moment to highlight
#InternationalFireFightersDay
. This day is to pay respect to ALL firefighters and those that support them. Thank you.
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Perhaps the most important thing for leaders to do in times of uncertainty is to show up and be present.
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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department relocated a piece of steel once part of the World Trade Center, from former IAFC HQ to Fairfax County Public Safety Wellness Center. Thank you, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department for these beautiful images.
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Congratulations to the incoming 2021-22 IAFC Officers.
#FRI2021
@KStuebing
@ChiefJohnButler
@chiefdonnablack
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Mourning the passing of Sen. John McCain, a great friend of the fire service. He was an original founder of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and last year introduced the FIRE/SAFER reauthorization bill. He will be missed.
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“The work of firefighters is more difficult and dangerous than ever. Thank you for everything you do to keep us safe.”
@DHSgov
Secretary
@AliMayorkas
addresses the opening General Session of the IAFC’s
#FRI2022
#RECHARGE
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DOJ has announced improvements to the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program, including provisions that address claims involving fatal heart attacks, strokes, and vascular ruptures, and claims involving officers injured in the attacks on 9/11.
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We are profoundly saddened by the senseless murder of the innocent in El Paso & Dayton. We mourn the dead, the injured, the traumatized. IAFC Terrorism/Homeland Security Cmte has developed a members-only toolkit to help depts prepare, respond, recover.
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"Technology is here not to complicate our lives...rather, it’s going to make us better at our profession and help us obtain resources to do our jobs and strategically deploy resources."
~
@IAFCPresident
Letter by
@tomcjenkins
:
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EMS professionals play a very important role. IAFC supports EMS Week because we believe in educating the public and stakeholders about prehospital medicine and the services provided by EMS. Learn more about this campaign at
#emsweek
#emsstrong
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We pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. The IAFC will be closed 2 PM ET Friday, May 25 through 9 AM ET Tuesday, May 29. Stay safe.
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Country music singer
@cmorganmusic
donated 250
@KiddeSafety
smoke alarms to a NY volunteer department:
#firesafety
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We are happy to announce the launch of the inaugural edition of the official
#magazine
of the
#International
Association of
#FireChiefs
called iCHIEFS. Read more here:
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Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder was presented the 2021 Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award from the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) on Friday, October 2, 2021.
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IAFC President, Chief Gary Ludwig, makes his case for federal funding to protect first responders & communities from COVID-19 on Fox & Friends.
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The IAFC supports the use of mobile technology for citizen response in conjunction with CPR and AED programs. A new IAFC Position Statement cites the
@PulsePoint
mobile phone app as a unique solution to increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest.
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Today, the U.S Fire Administration (USFA) announces the launch of the modernization effort to develop a new, interoperable fire information and analytics platform, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).
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The
@IAFC
represented by
@BillyGoldfeder
,
@chiefdonnablack
&
@KStuebing
at
@NFFF_News
Memorial Weekend, honoring 148 fallen heroes and their families.
#FireHero2022
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A firefighter and police officer were killed this weekend and another firefighter remains critical in Lubbock (Texas). Roadway operations are the no. 1 traumatic risk firefighters face. We are providing these tips to minimize the risk.
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NOW:
@usfire
Administrator
@DrLoriUSFA
addresses the IAFC Fire Data Analysis Meeting at
#FRI2022
.
#RECHARGE
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Following the tragic
#LODD
of a fire captain in Maryland,
@NIOSH
has developed an important advisory regarding training on the Portable Radio Emergency Alert Button (EAB). Read more,
@IAFC_SHS
@IAFCFLSS
@IAFCPresident
@TheSecretList
#FirefighterSafety
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Join us today to set aside some time to remember all those we lost 18 years ago.
#NeverForget
#September11
#343
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Crowdsourced photo map to help first responders and emergency managers identify needs:
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Chief Jenkins
@IAFCPresident
urges fire chiefs to access new position statements/resources adopted today by the Board in light of recent active shooter tragedies.
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Presidential duties have been transferred from Chief Gary Ludwig to Chief Richard Carrizzo
#VirtualFRI
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NEWS: House Committee Passes Legislation to Preserve FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs
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Firefighter Cancer Registry Act passes Congress!! Thanks to leadership from
@lisamurkowski
@BillPascrell
@SenatorMenendez
@RepChrisCollins
.
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UPDATE: President Biden signs bill giving
@usfire
authority to investigate major fires and report findings.
A major step forward for our USFA partners. Congratulations!
@DrLoriUSFA
@fema
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Congratulations to Chief Dan Eggleston, Albemarle County (Va.) Department of Fire Rescue, who will become the...
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Our President
@chiefdonnablack
and Past President
@KStuebing
are in
#Emmitsburg
to participate in
@NFFF_News
Memorial Weekend, honoring 148 firefighters who died in the line of duty.
@FEMA_Deanne
@DrLoriUSFA
@FireHeroFamily
#FireHero2022
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J. Robert Brown Appointed as CEO/Executive Director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Learn more here:
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Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS) with the
@IntlCodeCouncil
awarded Angie Wiese with the City of St Paul with the 2023 excellence in fire and life safety award.
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Congratulations, Chief Stuebing of
@hfxfire
. We are excited for the next year with you as the
@IAFC
president.
#FRI2021
#CharlotteNC
#TogetherAgain
Congratulations to our
@hfxfire
Chief Ken Stuebing who was sworn in today as the
@IAFC
President and Chairman of the Board. Well Done
@KStuebing
#FRI2021
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We pray and ask for protection of our police officers/sheriff deputies and all first responders from the...
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Kicking off the State of the Volunteer Fire Service Summit, run by the National Volunteer Workforce Solutions Program, at IAFC headquarters.
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Today we remember those we lost on September 11, 2001. Out of the nearly 3,000 fatalities that day, 343 were firefighters, 72 were law enforcement officers and 55 military personnel.
#September11
#NeverForget
#MissedButNotForgotten
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Great news! The House passed amendments yesterday to increase funding for the AFG and SAFER grant programs and the US&R program: Pascrell Amendment Bolstering Local Fire Department Grants by $20 Million Passes House | U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell.
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On this Memorial Day Weekend 2019, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. The IAFC will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance. Stay safe.
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IAFC leaders
@iafcPresident
tour IAFF's Center of Excellence
@iaffnewsdesk
where firefighters are treated successfully for various behavioral health issues.
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From all of us at the IAFC, we wish you a restful and safe holiday season and a happy new year.
#happyholidays
#happynewyear
#staysafe
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ICYMI: Last week, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department relocated a piece of steel that was once a part of the World Trade Center, from former IAFC HQ to the Fairfax County Public Safety Wellness Center. Thank you, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department for your service.
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Many thanks and great appreciation to each and every first responder working the Blizzard of 2016.
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HAPPENING NOW: The IAFC and
@IAFFofficial
are holding a two-day meeting of the joint Wellness-Fitness Task Force. Leaders will discuss a number of issues including defining wellness & behavioral health.
#OneVoice
#Firefighters
#Health
#Wellness
#Lead
#Educate
#Serve
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IAFC president and chairman of the board,
@ChiefGaryLudwig
launches another powerful video illustrating how an overwhelming number of men and women in the fire service lose their lives due to cardiac events.
#DontFeelWell
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Exciting news: Chief G. Keith Bryant, 2014-2015 IAFC President, has been appointed U.S. Fire Administrator by...
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“The IAFC is strong, out front and resilient!” President and Board Chair
@KStuebing
presents his State Of The IAFC report at
#FRI2022
.
#RECHARGE
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Earlier this week, Fire Chief (Ret.) Bob Roper and Fire Chief Richard Elliott were educating members of Congress about the recently released Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission report. Read IAFC's policy response and recommendations.
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Please thank your U.S. Senators for passing the FIRE-SAFER reauthorization bill last night:...
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NEWS: IAFC and Motorola Solutions recognized the brave and heroic actions of Battalion Chief David Bell, Fire Apparatus Operator Brendan Horlbeck, and Lieutenant Sean Kavlick with the prestigious Ben Franklin Award for Valor. Read the full release:
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The IAFC Board will unveil plans to celebrate the IAFC’s 150th anniversary on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at 2:45 PM (Eastern), Learn More
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It's EMS Week! It's a great time to recognize the dedicated EMS providers in your fire department. Check out the...
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Statement by IAFC President Chief Donna Black on the passing of Chief Bobby Halton,
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Great news! The Senate passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) by a vote of 95-2. The next step is for the House to consider S. 870 or a companion bill. Thanks to everyone for your help. This was a united fire service effort! Stay tuned for updates on next steps.
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We're proud to call him our president of the board!
@RogersFire
Chief Jenkins was recognized tonight for being selected as the President of the
@IAFC
! Congrats!
#RogersRocks
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🎉 To all the past and present fire chiefs, and to the entire IAFC community, thank you 🤝 for your dedication and service. Here's to 150 years of making the world a safer place and to many more! 🌍🔥
#IAFC150th
#IAFC
#BIRTHDAYWEEK
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🎉🚒 Celebrating 150 Years of Service!🚒🎉
Today, we're raising our helmets high and sounding the alarm as we mark an incredible milestone: 150 years of dedicated service to our communities. 🥳👩🚒👨🚒
#IAFC150th
#MilestoneCelebration
#CommunityHeroes
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Want to learn more (or refresh your knowledge) about fire dynamics technology? Take this self-paced course created by the
@FSTAR_Research
team:
#flowpath
#heatflux
#fireresearch
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The IAFC through the Safety, Health and Survival Section in cooperation with the Emergency Responder Safety Institute are urging all fire chiefs and officers to immediately issue a safety and survival alert in their departments.
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Human Dignity and the Fire and Emergency Service. A statement from the Board of Directors.
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Chief Jenkins,
@IAFCpresident
, presenting today at Company Officer Leadership Symposium in Altamonte Springs, Fla. Thanks to
@OCFireRescue
and
@MotoSolutions
for your support in developing tomorrow's fire service leaders.
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"The AFG and SAFER programs provide funding to help fire departments meet basic requirements. We need Congress to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act to preserve these programs." Fire Chief John, S. Butler, IAFC President.
You can be an advocate today:
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Watch a replay of
@tomcjenkins
testifying today in front of Congress:
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Today, a home fire becomes deadly in as little as two minutes.
#HomeFireSprinklerWeek
#AskForHomeFireSprinklers
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We are proud to share images from the start of the International Fellowship Program’s 24th Cohort in Columbus, GA under Chief Salvatore J. Scarpa. Special Thanks to Lion Protects who is partnering with Columbus Fire & EMS to support the Cohort!
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A huge tip of the helmet and a standing ovation for
@NFFF_News
’ Chief Ron Siarnicki, who announced his upcoming retirement next year. A tremendous friend and partner to the
@IAFC
& the fire service!
#VCOSSun22
@IAFC_VCOS
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Last full day of
#FRI2021
in
#CharlotteNC
is in full swing. Come to the showroom to see
@FirstNet
and all the other vendors who made this conference possible.
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IAFC President,
@ChiefGaryLudwig
, leads his workgroup developing his firefighter cardiac initiative, "If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell" at the IAFC headquarters.
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