Fw: FRI 2026 Is Calling

[wood...@aol.com]

----- Forwarded Message -----

From: IAFC iCHIEFs <ia...@arpnewsletters.com>

To: Lawrence Wood <wood...@aol.com>

Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:03:46 PM EDT

Subject: FRI 2026 Is Calling

Register now for the fire service leadership event of the year.                                     

This newsletter is published by Association Revenue Partners

May 19, 2026   View Website Version         Membership             Subscribe         IAFC NEWS   Fire-Rescue International 2026 www.iafc.org Join us at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) August 12–14, 2026 in Kansas City, MO, where the leaders shaping the future of the fire and EMS service come together. This is where decisions are made, connections are built, and leadership drives impact. Register now and be in the middle of it all. READ MORE   VOTE IN THE 2026 IAFC ELECTION community.iafc.org Voting is now underway. 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.   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.   Hurry! Voting ends June 10, 2026. READ MORE   It’s Award Season!   Safety, Health and Survival Awards - Honoring the Leaders Who Put Safety First. www.iafc.org The IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section (SHSS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Safety, Health, and Survival Awards. These awards are presented annually to individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the overall environment of health and safety within their own organizations and within the fire service as a whole. Nominations are due by May 30, 2026. The awards will be presented during the SHSS Reception at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in August. READ MORE   Coming Up:   International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference June 19 - 21, 2026 | Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore, MD   Fire-Rescue International (FRI) August 12 - 14, 2026 | Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, KS         INDUSTRY NEWS           Wear and Tear Changes Measurable PFAS Levels in Firefighter Hoods, Gloves and Wildland Gear www.nist.gov One of the first steps in addressing health concerns is measurement. For firefighters, one health concern is that their gear commonly contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called “forever chemicals..." READ MORE   Providing Value and Performance With Faster Delivery Sponsored E-ONE VM8 series products were designed from the ground up and offer an array of popular standard features—shortening delivery times and maximizing cost efficiency so you can stay within budget. READ MORE         Chiefs Against Virtually Everything: Escaping the CAVE Mentality www.firerescue1.com If you’re a fire chief, you’ve definitely seen it. And if we’re honest with ourselves, we have probably, at one time or another, embodied it. A new idea gets raised. It is not reckless, unserious or even really... 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         Hope and Integrity in Hostile Times: Leadership for Challenging Environments www.firefighternation.com Leadership has never been simple, but in today’s climate it is uniquely fraught. We face hostile times: rising cynicism within organizations, cultural polarization, relentless technological distraction, and global uncertainty... READ MORE           Create Clean Air for Your Station With Grant-Eligible Magna Systems Sponsored Effective fire and emergency exhaust removal tailored to your station and budget. Nederman Magna Systems capture tailpipe exhaust at the source. Trust Nederman—80 years of clean air innovation. READ MORE         Are You Prepared for the 4.6% of Incidents? www.fireengineering.com Career progression as a firefighter, paramedic, company officer, chief officer, emergency manager, etc. requires individuals and teams to concentrate on the 4.6% of incidents as much as, or more than, the 95.4%... 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

*This publication does not represent the thoughts or opinions of JSJD Media or advertisers and is intended as an aggregation of published news content only

You are subscribed to this email as wood...@aol.com.
Click here to modify your preferences or unsubscribe.