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April 9, 2025
IAFC NEWS
Register for Fire-Rescue Med!
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Attend the premier conference for fire-based EMS. Join us in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 5-7 for education, collaboration, and networking. Click to learn more.
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Nominations Open: Fire Chief of the Year & Ben Franklin Award for Valor Awards
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The IAFC and its partners are accepting nominations for two of its most prestigious awards. Nominations are due for both by 11:59pm on May 9th. Learn more or submit your nomination today!
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Indiana Firefighters’ Trainings Canceled Due to Federal Budget Freeze
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Federal spending reviews and budget cuts in Washington, D.C. are being felt in Indiana, and the latest casualty is training for Indiana firefighters. At least 120 firefighters scheduled to attend advanced training courses...
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FOL-DA-TANK®: The Original Folding Frame Tank Sponsored
From remote wildlands to urban streets, FOL-DA-TANK® water tanks, spill containment, and other systems are second to none. Various styles, sizes, and features are available to fit any application.
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Researchers Find High Levels of Mercury and Lead in Calif. Firefighters
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The immediate risks faced by the firefighters who were on the front lines battling the Palisades and Eaton fires that tore through Los Angeles County may have abated, but long-term health concerns remain...
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Lithium Ion Battery Fires and Emissions Characterization Sponsored
In May 2024, TEEX and its research partners conducted a series of tests to determine the contamination produced by lithium-ion batteries and its impact on first responders and their PPE.
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DC Firefighters Used Tech to Find Plane Crash Debris Fast. Its Funding Is Now Under Review
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D.C. firefighter Jeff Lenard had just wrapped up a training in California in January when he learned a regional jet collided with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River, killing all 67 people on board. Unable to immediately...
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Effective Gear Cleaning for Firefighters Sponsored
Everything you need to clean bunker gear, SCBAs, facepieces, boots, gloves, helmets, and tools. Our solutions help fire departments reduce exposure to toxic chemicals and carcinogens.
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Faculty Spotlight: As Wildfires Intensify, Meredith McQuerry Is Working to Protect Firefighters From Their Harmful Effects
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As wildfires continue to grow in frequency and intensity, there is an urgent need for firefighters to stay better protected against their damaging effects. Florida State University ThermaNOLE Comfort Lab® Director Meredith...
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