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SAVE THE DATE! Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2025 Orlando, FL: August 13 -15
 If you're a fire/EMS chief, chief officer, or company officer - this is YOUR conference for leadership education. Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn, network and collaborate together. FRI attracts hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the newest fire service innovations in apparatus, technology, equipment, gear, and more. LEARN MORE. |
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IAFC Partners with The Billion Readiness Initiative
_3057643.png) The IAFC is proud to announce our partnership with the Dubai Civil Defense on the Billion Readiness Initiative project. This project funded by the Dubai Civil Defense is aimed at reaching one Billion People in two years to train the public and first responders on fire safety. Dubai Civil Defense proposes the launch of the "Billion Readiness Campaign" in collaboration with leading firefighting organizations worldwide. READ MORE. |
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The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act is Advancing Through the U.S. Congress
As the dangers of lithium-ion batteries continue to persist throughout our communities, Congress is acting to make a difference. On April 8, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973) Sponsored by Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY), this legislation would instruct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to develop federal safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. These
batteries are commonly found in e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards. Read More. |
 Fire-Rescue Med (FRM) May 5-7, 2025
The Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
REGISTER HERE --> Fire-Rescue Med (FRM) addresses the issues impacting today’s fire-based EMS leaders. Attendees turn to FRM for the education and training they need to stay ahead on today’s tough issues, including current events and changes in fire-based EMS.
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The Future of Leadership
The IAFC Officer Development Program (ODP), Leadership Development Certification Series (ODP-LDCS), is a higher education partnership between the IAFC and Columbia Southern University (CSU). The ODP-LDCS offers three program levels of officer development certification designed to develop the skills and knowledge of Company Officers, Chief Officers, and Executive Chief Officers.
Each program level consists of three courses delivered by qualified CSU faculty members. Each course provides eight units of instruction and one undergraduate college credit upon successful examination. Upon successfully completing each program level, students are eligible to receive three undergraduate college credits into a CSU degree program.
Courses can be 100% online or a hybrid of online and on-site at IAFC Fire-Rescue International (FRI) and through IAFC Division and State regional delivery programs. Each course requires successful completion of an online examination. Successful completion of each IAFC ODP-LDCS program level requires successful completion of all three courses.
Secure your spot in ODP at Fire Rescue International when registration opens in a few weeks. This year you will pre-register as part of your FRI Registration for a greater impact. Come learn, experience , and share with your peers, at the in-person classes. Registration is a $50 administrative fee which enrolls you in the CSU program for your college credits. Learn More About ODP! |
 Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference May 13 - 15, 2025
Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel, Glendale, AZ
REGISTER HERE -- > Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Leadership Conference is the only conference geared specifically to the education and training needs of chief officers and other fire service managers seeking to create, execute and evaluate measurably successful CRR platforms and programs. This specialized leadership training highlights proven methods and strategies to assess community risks and develop achievable strategic and operational plans to reduce them.
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The Washington UPDATE
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What's going on in Washington, D.C. by Ken LaSala, GR Director
Get an overview of the latest updates relating to the National Fire Academy, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), FEMA Grants and more. Read More |
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IAFC Members Must Report Any Systems Utilizing the 4.9 GHz Band by June 9
IAFC members who have communications infrastructure (e.g. radio systems, data systems, etc.) utilizing wireless frequencies in the 4.9 GHz spectrum band, must register their systems with the FCC. As a reminder, the IAFC has been a strong advocate for better utilization of this spectrum, but we want to make sure that anyone already utilizing this spectrum (e.g. incumbents) is recognized and protected. Read More. |
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Nominate a Chief for Fire Chief of the Year
The Fire Chief of the Year is presented annually by the IAFC and Pierce Manufacturing at the general session of Fire-Rescue International. The award honors one career and one volunteer fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, service to the public and contributions as a whole to the fire service.
Nominations are now open. The deadline to apply is May 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
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Ben Franklin Award for Valor
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International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference 2025
June 12 - 15, 2025
Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
REGISTER HERE --> Held each spring, the IAFC's Hazmat Conference provides the latest classroom, hands-on and field trip-based training on what's new in hazmat, covering all aspects of hazmat, including transportation, safety, WMD, gear, terrorism, mass decontamination, bioterrorism and more. The hazmat exhibit floor includes outdoor demonstrations of hazardous materials gear and equipment.
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Tech Talk Tuesdays
Your go-to source for the latest in fire service technology.
Live stream the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1 PM CST on YouTube Live or Facebook.
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