International Hazardous Response Teams Conference, May 29-June 1 in Hunt Valley, MD


Fire/EMS Safety Week: Focusing Our Commitment to Long Term Results First of Three Key Areas: Fully Implement NFPA 1500

May 14, 2008...  The IAFC and the IAFF call on all departments and all IAFF affiliates to participate in the 2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week scheduled for June 22-28. The recommended focus of this year’s Safety Week incorporates three key areas where standard operating procedures, policies and initiatives—along with the training and enforcement that support them—can limit fire and EMS personnel’s risk of injury or death. To support your planning, we’ve developed a series of emails, each focused on one of the 2008 key... Read more  


Take 5 for Safety: March drill now onlineIAFC Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline is June 1


IAFC Seeks Applicants for Regional Incident Survey Teams


Enhancements to Bomb Arson Tracking System Announced


IAFC Membership Quarterly Update


Public Comments Being Accepted for Changes to Fireworks Standard


Eight Fire Officials Selected for Harvard Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program


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May 1, 2008 Issue

Near-Miss in 2007: Progress, Acceptance and Value Added

Equipment Reports Spur Industry Action

Second Annual National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Award

FRI 2008 Workshop: National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System & Crew Resource Management

IAFF’s Frontline Safety features Near-Miss Reports

First Annual National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System Symposium

IAFC Joins Forces to Prevent Underage Drinking

Columns and Announcements

Membership Corner: Types of Membership

Member Profile: Introducing Deputy Chief Doug Schrage

EMS Section: The Bumps and Bruises of Injury Prevention

Fed/Mil Section: Call for Nominations

Sprinkler Corner: During a tragic house fire…

FRI Spotlight: Don’t Miss FRI 2008 – Education & Networking Opportunities

Fire-safe cigarette legislation continues to sweep the country

USFA releases Civilian Fire Injuries in Residential Buildings Report

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2nd Annual IAFC Photo Contest open March 1- July 31, 2008!

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