International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) news

Harvard’s State and Local Government programme selects six fire officials for fellowships
The programme will analyse policy options and examine the responsibilities of leadership The fellowship programme for fire service leaders is a joint effort...
FRI 2010: Register now and maximise your training budget
FRI provides comprehensive leadership training for both chief officers and company officers Maximise your budget and get the most for your training...
Register now for Fire-Rescue International (FRI), Chicago
  FRI provides the most comprehensive leadership training for both chief officers and company officers Maximize your budget and get the most for your...
Sprinklers compulsory in new American homes from 2011
All new one- and two- family dwellings in the US are to have residential fire sprinklers starting 2011 American homes are one step closer to being...
U.S. Fire Administration kicks off public fire safety campaign on home smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers
USFA launched an effort to encourage everyone to install and maintain home smoke alarms and sprinklers The nationwide ‘Install. Inspect. Protect....
IAFF and IAFC issue joint statement on emergency medical service
The International Association of Fire Chiefs and the International Association of Fire Fighters issue joint statement The International Association of Fire...
Chief Jeff Johnson is named President and Chairman of the IAFC board
Chief Jeff Johnson has been named President and Chairman of the Board of the IAFC New appointee will act as association's primary spokesperson The...
IAFC announces 2009 winner of the Fire Service Award for Excellence
The Fire Service Award for Excellence was presented to Dallas Fire-Rescue Program to increase firefighter health awareness takes prize The 2009 winner of...
Kelvin Cochran sworn in as U.S. Fire Administrator by Secretary Napolitano, FEMA Administrator Fugate
The new U.S. Fire Administrator, Kelvin Cochran is officially sworn in by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano Experienced former Atlanta Fire Chief now...
Secretary Napolitano addresses Fire Rescue International 2009
Secretary Napolitano addressed first responders and emergency managers at Fire Rescue International DHS Secretary highlighted need for emergency...
Miami-Dade firefighter receives highest honor for dramatic marina rescue
Firefighter Nicholas DiGiacomo will receive the International Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award at FRI International award will be presented at Fire...
U.S. Fire Administrator to be sworn in at FRI
Chief Kelvin Cochran will be sworn in as U.S. Fire Administrator during FRI Kelvin Cochran will be sworn in by DHS Secretary Napolitano The International...
The IAFC endorses Chief Kelvin Cochran’s nomination to be U.S. Fire Administrator
The IAFC has strongly endorsed Kelvin Cochran's nomination for U.S. Fire Administrator IAFC strongly endorses Cochran's nomination The IAFC has endorsed...
IAFC releases alternative fuels training packages for first responders
Both programs are available on theNational Hazardous Materials FusionCenter website To ensure the nation's first responders are prepared to handle...
FIRE grant funding increase amendment
More funding for the FIRE grant program On Tuesday night, the House Rules Committee passed a closed rule for the Fiscal Year 2010 DHS Appropriations...
Bring the IAFC/IAFF Labor-Management Initiative to your Fire Department
Designed to foster cooperative andcollaborative labor-managementrelationships Labor-management relationships needed to deal with difficulties of the...
IAFC Foundation establishes the Heather Westphal Memorial Scholarship Fund, benefiting women in the fire service
The IAFC Foundation have created a scholarship fund in memory of Heather Westphal New scholarship fund created in memorial The IAFC Foundation voted to...
Chief Jeff Johnson testifies on Capitol Hill in support of better hazmat preparedness
IAFC 1st Vice President Jeff Johnson has called for better national preparedness for hazmat response This week, IAFC 1st Vice President Jeff Johnson, chief...
National fire service speaks out against anti-sprinkler bills
Fire service organizations have reacted strongly to anti-sprinkler state legislative efforts Stand together to better protect firefighters and public...
NFSA's "Common Voices" advocates' coalition receives Safety Leadership Award
Members of the Common Voices Coalition accepting the award Award given in recognition of oustanding contributions to firefighter health and safety The...