USFA summit highlights fire groups ‘singing off the same sheet of music’ Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
Why it’s so difficult to change gear service life requirements Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
What does COVID-19 Phase 2 mean for fire chiefs? Fire agencies should encourage members to get vaccinated, prepare their response plans for vaccine distribution, and remain vigilant
Congress passes legislation to address PFAS chemicals impacting firefighters The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam
ReIGNITE Quick Take: COVID-19 response – where to next? Chief Mike Ragone recaps Global Medical Response's pandemic response and explains how fire and EMS agencies must prepare for future outbreaks
How would the HEROES Act impact fire and emergency services? IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
Remember rehab during firefighter training exercises Firefighters need to be aware of the physical toll on their bodies during training exercises, as well as real-world emergency situations
3 IAFC task forces tackle COVID-19 from all sides In the IAFC's weekly COVID-19 webinar, task force members shared updates on how the organization is helping members
‘We cannot lose our workforce’: IAFC considers surgical masks recommendation In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus
'In it for the long haul': IAFC update on COVID-19 response Despite the newness and unknown of the virus, IAFC leaders underscored it’s not that difficult to predict some of the near-term effects