Fw: Inside the 2026 IAFC Race

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Subject: Inside the 2026 IAFC Race

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March 24, 2026   View Website Version         Membership             Subscribe         IAFC NEWS   Meet Your 2026 IAFC Candidates www.iafc.org Get to know the leaders shaping the future of the fire and EMS profession. Review candidate platforms, explore their vision, and stay informed ahead of elections. READ MORE   What Firefighters Want in 2026 survey www.iafc.org FireRescue1 has launched its annual What Firefighters Want survey, with this year’s theme focused on firefighter training. The survey will be used to inform FireRescue1’s state-of-the-industry annual report, which will be published in August 2026 and feature expert analysis from fire service leaders. READ MORE   It’s Award Season!   IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor www.iafc.org Sponsored by Motorola Solutions and presented at Fire-Rescue International (FRI), this award honors a firefighter whose expert training, professionalism, and dedication resulted in the saving of human life. Nominations close April 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. READ MORE   Fire Chief of the Year www.iafc.org Presented annually by the IAFC and Pierce Manufacturing, this award recognizes one career and one volunteer fire chief for outstanding leadership, innovation, integrity, and service to the fire service. Nominations close April 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. READ MORE   Coming Up:   Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference and Fire-Rescue Med May 19 - 21, 2026 | Renaissance Phoenix, Glendale, AZ International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference June 19 - 21, 2026 | Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore, MD     IAFC ELECTION 2026 - ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO VOTE? www.iafc.org Have You Renewed Your Membership? If your membership type is eligible and you are in good standing, a ballot will be sent to the email address listed in your membership profile.   Voting opens May 6, 2026, and closes June 10, 2026.   Questions regarding eligibility or contact information, please review your member profile at community.iafc.org. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at membe...@iafc.org or call 866-385-9110. READ MORE           INDUSTRY NEWS           Retirement Shouldn’t Hurt: Healthy Aging in the Fire Service www.firerescue1.com I had the opportunity to witness several firefighters celebrating their retirement recently, and the experience really stayed with me. Making it through a career in the fire service — through the physical strain... READ MORE   How Can You Get a Custom Fire Truck Faster? Sponsored K-180s are modular-designed trucks that start with the most popular features, while still allowing customization. Most pumpers are ready in 12 months or less and aerials in 18 months or less. READ MORE         America's Fire and EMS Officials Respond to FEMA Reform Project www.firehouse.com The U.S. Fire Administrator should be elevated to a position as a Deputy FEMA Administrator. The National Fire Academy must be properly staffed and resourced to continue to support specialized leadership... READ MORE         First Due Leads the Nationwide NERIS Transition Sponsored Thousands of agencies are already NERIS ready with First Due. Join the platform leading the national transition and make the switch before your state’s deadline. READ MORE         National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act Introduced in Senate www.firehero.org On March 11, Senator Susan Collins (ME) introduced S. 4051, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act. The legislation directs the U.S. Treasury Department to mint commemorative coins emblematic... READ MORE   When the Labor Contract Becomes the Culture www.firerescue1.com Walk into almost any fire station and you can sense the department’s culture before you can describe it. You feel whether the environment is mission-driven and improvement-minded or grievance-centered and change... READ MORE           RESOURCES   IAFC Podcast    IAFC KnowledgeNet   IAFC Buyer’s Guide   IAFC Webinars   Job Openings          Subscribe | Advertise | Privacy Policy           Association Revenue Partners A JSJD Media Company 500 N. Central Expy, Suite 231, Plano, TX 75074

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