Fw: Chief Trisha Wolford Named IAFC President

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August 26, 2025   View Website Version         Membership             Subscribe         IAFC NEWS   International Association of Fire Chiefs Welcomes New President, Chief Trisha Wolford www.iafc.org The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) proudly welcomed the 149th president of the association at the third general session of the Fire-Rescue International Conference. Chief Trisha Wolford, of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department (MD), was officially sworn in as IAFC President and Board Chair, succeeding outgoing President Chief Josh Waldo of Bozeman, MT. READ MORE   Register Now for Symposium In The Sun sun2025.eventscribe.net Powered by the Volunteer & Combination Officers Section, this event features focused leadership tracks, real-world case studies, and top-tier speakers. Come share ideas and solutions with colleagues November 13 - 16 in Clearwater, Florida.   Visit iafc.org/events to learn more about IAFC's conference lineup and secure your spot! READ MORE   Leadership Development Certification Series - Get Certified, Get Ahead www.iafc.org Ready to take the next step? Columbia Southern University has partnered with the IAFC to offer the Leadership Development Certification Series (LDCS). The LDCS is designed to provide leading fire professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to adeptly navigate the challenges of modern fire service. READ MORE           INDUSTRY NEWS           Trees May Be Getting More Flammable Because of Climate Change www.newscientist.com Tucked away in a laboratory at the University of Exeter in the UK, Rebecca Koll is setting conifer trees alight in the hope of answering burning questions about the future of forest fires. Wildfires are increasing in severity... READ MORE   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. READ MORE               Q&A: Wildfire Char Shows Promise for Reducing Atmospheric Methane Emissions phys.org It's hard to believe that there is anything positive that could come out of wildfires. They have devastated homes, taken lives, erased memories, leveled cities and destroyed our forests and wildlands. But a University... READ MORE   Verizon Frontline connects more than 40,000 Agencies Sponsored Check out Verizon Frontline at FRI 2025 to learn about the new Verizon Frontline Network Slice. See THOR (Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response) and other deployable assets in booth #1700. READ MORE         Why Firefighters Are Facing Toxic Smoke With Little to No Protection www.pbs.org At the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters regularly face a host of dangers on the frontline, including confronting toxic smoke. As seasons grow longer and more intense, the health of wildland firefighters... READ MORE   We Know There Are 2 Things Firefighters Hate More Than Anything… Sponsored …the way things are and change. ImageTrend Elite makes NERIS and RMS transitions painless with firehouse-focused tools and training. See how change can work for you—schedule your demo today. READ MORE         Hazmat Safety Officer: Not Just the PPE Cop www.fireengineering.com You arrive on scene of a hazmat incident, and the incident commander just assigned you the role of safety officer. Are you ready to fill this important role? Do you understand the regulatory requirements of this assignment... 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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