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Meet Your 2026 IAFC Candidates
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Two candidates are running for the IAFC 2nd Vice President position. Take time to learn more about each candidate and review their platforms before voting opens on May 6, 2026. Your vote plays a critical role in shaping the future direction of the IAFC and the fire and EMS profession—make sure your voice is heard.
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Understanding the 4th Incident Priority & How Departments Can Add it
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As a concept, the 4th Incident Priority builds upon the three fire incident priorities that most departments currently address on every call: Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation. Originally identified and described by Chief James P. Smith in Strategic & Tactical Considerations on the Fireground, these three incident priorities inform fireground operations and help firefighters prioritize their actions until they’ve safely and successfully extinguished the fire.
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Safety, Health and Survival Awards - Honoring the Leaders Who Put Safety First.
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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.
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IAFC ELECTION 2026 - ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO VOTE?
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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.
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Fire Departments Aren't the Only Ones Recruiting
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Many fire departments across the country struggle to fill open positions, which leads to excessive overtime, longer work hours, and a negative work culture. There might be a feeling that no solution is in sight...
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What First Responders Carry
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