/iafc IAFC en-US Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:01:30 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/fri-2023-principled-leadership-from-the-road-less-traveled-vJ89JCjgIvj5I52D/ How fire/EMS leaders can learn from key principles advocated at The Citadel Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:01:30 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/fri-2023-principled-leadership-from-the-road-less-traveled-vJ89JCjgIvj5I52D/ /paramedic-chief/articles/fri-2023-change-is-our-proof-of-life-SDJcP93OGJ3BtJLm/ Jessica Buchanan shares lessons of change, choice and hope from her 93-day captivity in Somalia Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:02:27 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/fri-2023-change-is-our-proof-of-life-SDJcP93OGJ3BtJLm/ /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/pushing-back-from-desk-bod-strategies-to-prioritize-health-ZA0PXTIC96whBhRn/ The transition from shift work to desk work typically brings a more sedentary lifestyle that needs to be actively resisted Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:34:27 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/pushing-back-from-desk-bod-strategies-to-prioritize-health-ZA0PXTIC96whBhRn/ /IAFC/iafc-announces-heart-safe-community-award-winners Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue and Sarasota County Fire Department have been named this year’s Heart Safe Community Award winners by the IAFC EMS Section and PulsePoint Foundation Mon, 05 May 2025 21:01:29 GMT /IAFC/iafc-announces-heart-safe-community-award-winners /iafc-announces-former-calif-fire-chief-pulsepoint-founder-as-the-recipient-of-james-o-page-award Chief Richard Price, founder of the PulsePoint app and a 33-year fire service veteran, has been honored for his national impact on non-clinical EMS innovation Mon, 05 May 2025 20:53:37 GMT /iafc-announces-former-calif-fire-chief-pulsepoint-founder-as-the-recipient-of-james-o-page-award /paramedic-chief/articles/fri-2023-principled-leadership-from-the-road-less-traveled-vJ89JCjgIvj5I52D/ How fire/EMS leaders can learn from key principles advocated at The Citadel Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:01:30 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/fri-2023-principled-leadership-from-the-road-less-traveled-vJ89JCjgIvj5I52D/ /paramedic-chief/articles/fri-2023-change-is-our-proof-of-life-SDJcP93OGJ3BtJLm/ Jessica Buchanan shares lessons of change, choice and hope from her 93-day captivity in Somalia Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:02:27 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/fri-2023-change-is-our-proof-of-life-SDJcP93OGJ3BtJLm/ /ems-advocacy/articles/30-healthcare-groups-urge-president-biden-to-convene-summit-on-ed-delays-muU7D1qi0l5qSpSL/ Advocacy, public health and medical specialty organizations signed a nine-page joint letter describing the ambulance bed crisis in a series of stories Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:30:10 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/30-healthcare-groups-urge-president-biden-to-convene-summit-on-ed-delays-muU7D1qi0l5qSpSL/ /disaster-management/articles/iafc-curates-hurricane-ian-resources-for-first-responders-JaP31VMO2LBlis69/ A list of relevant and authoritative situational awareness resources for use by fire and EMS leaders Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:03:47 GMT /disaster-management/articles/iafc-curates-hurricane-ian-resources-for-first-responders-JaP31VMO2LBlis69/ /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/pushing-back-from-desk-bod-strategies-to-prioritize-health-ZA0PXTIC96whBhRn/ The transition from shift work to desk work typically brings a more sedentary lifestyle that needs to be actively resisted Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:34:27 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/pushing-back-from-desk-bod-strategies-to-prioritize-health-ZA0PXTIC96whBhRn/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/fri-2022-quick-take-worried-about-retention-invest-in-the-ems-family-vU7b7fJGfK5GPmf4/ Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role first responder families play in career decisions Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:28:43 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/fri-2022-quick-take-worried-about-retention-invest-in-the-ems-family-vU7b7fJGfK5GPmf4/ /active-shooter/articles/fri-2022-quick-take-responding-to-an-active-shooter-scene-when-your-kid-is-in-there-MgHdoe1o3R8OBNjy/ Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:16:53 GMT /active-shooter/articles/fri-2022-quick-take-responding-to-an-active-shooter-scene-when-your-kid-is-in-there-MgHdoe1o3R8OBNjy/ /ems-products/fleet-management/articles/when-the-chips-are-down-ambulance-chassis-availability-now-at-crisis-levels-fdggdvlHfQ9c5uTw/ AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:53:53 GMT /ems-products/fleet-management/articles/when-the-chips-are-down-ambulance-chassis-availability-now-at-crisis-levels-fdggdvlHfQ9c5uTw/ /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/planning-ems-off-ramp-strategies-for-the-current-covid-wave-gdSgJk1NUiGT1fVZ/ The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force recommends several steps to help return to restoration of normal public safety services Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:57:07 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/planning-ems-off-ramp-strategies-for-the-current-covid-wave-gdSgJk1NUiGT1fVZ/ /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/whats-next-for-vaccine-resisters-as-mandate-support-grows-m2sDpMvYYXdo1XOO/ I can’t presume to know what’s in the heart of this vaccine resister, but each preventable firefighter, paramedic and cop COVID-19 death is heartbreaking to me Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:48:02 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/whats-next-for-vaccine-resisters-as-mandate-support-grows-m2sDpMvYYXdo1XOO/ /vaccine/articles/iafc-urges-fire-chiefs-to-advocate-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-of-fire-ems-personnel-3VMPnr9UDwQxCC1K/ "A vaccination ensures that our personnel 'do no harm' to those who call upon us," reads the association's position statement Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:52:56 GMT /vaccine/articles/iafc-urges-fire-chiefs-to-advocate-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-of-fire-ems-personnel-3VMPnr9UDwQxCC1K/ /communications-dispatch/articles/iafc-urges-congress-to-pass-next-generation-911-bill-UjCvVoHkxjyB9JmE/ The bill would provide $15 billion to update the nation's 911 infrastructure Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:33:39 GMT /communications-dispatch/articles/iafc-urges-congress-to-pass-next-generation-911-bill-UjCvVoHkxjyB9JmE/ /treat-in-place/articles/treatment-in-lieu-of-transport-otWWZrjYRn2v3W7F/ What the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 means for treatment and transport reimbursement post COVID-19 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:42:03 GMT /treat-in-place/articles/treatment-in-lieu-of-transport-otWWZrjYRn2v3W7F/ /legislation-funding/articles/zavadsky-ludwig-and-lawrence-treatment-in-place-hurdles-eIjQBd7vOArQoScI/ NAEMT, IAFC and AAA leaders discuss vaccine hesitancy, PPE fatigue and treatment in place legislation Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:24:27 GMT /legislation-funding/articles/zavadsky-ludwig-and-lawrence-treatment-in-place-hurdles-eIjQBd7vOArQoScI/ /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/adapting-to-survive-how-covid-19-defined-ems-mhjWvckPaLMo49XA/ In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:53:24 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/adapting-to-survive-how-covid-19-defined-ems-mhjWvckPaLMo49XA/ /ems-advocacy/articles/video-association-heads-thank-first-responders-for-dedication-commitment-IIplcqGsLLEwIxpn/ In an end-of-year video, the leaders of eight national EMS and fire associations offered words of gratitude, encouragement and appreciation Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:04:06 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/video-association-heads-thank-first-responders-for-dedication-commitment-IIplcqGsLLEwIxpn/ /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/iafc-compiles-chart-listing-vaccine-priorities-for-fire-ems-in-every-state-GCElM76bO3yB3f3k/ The IAFC noted that states' priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:50:53 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/iafc-compiles-chart-listing-vaccine-priorities-for-fire-ems-in-every-state-GCElM76bO3yB3f3k/ /2020-year-review/articles/saving-one-of-their-own-ff-emts-close-call-highlights-importance-of-not-ignoring-warning-signs-z3XAH79LP6DKIFBt/ Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn't feel right saved his life Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:25:26 GMT /2020-year-review/articles/saving-one-of-their-own-ff-emts-close-call-highlights-importance-of-not-ignoring-warning-signs-z3XAH79LP6DKIFBt/ /staffing/articles/naemt-aaa-iafc-request-participation-in-ems-workforce-survey-pjVLKBELaVIZZfVD/ The organizations seek to inform the federal government about EMS staffing shortfalls and needs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:57:00 GMT /staffing/articles/naemt-aaa-iafc-request-participation-in-ems-workforce-survey-pjVLKBELaVIZZfVD/ /legislation-funding/articles/ems-counts-act-introduced-in-congress-R4C0U3MRR4iyTPEa/ The bill seeks to ensure a more accurate count of EMS personnel in the country, so states and localities can better leverage the workforce in disasters Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:30:57 GMT /legislation-funding/articles/ems-counts-act-introduced-in-congress-R4C0U3MRR4iyTPEa/ /ems-products/communications/articles/house-passes-bill-to-protect-t-band-spectrum-G7vO7cLa4n7ycWp7/ The bill would prevent the spectrum used by first responders from being auctioned off in February 2021 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:36:05 GMT /ems-products/communications/articles/house-passes-bill-to-protect-t-band-spectrum-G7vO7cLa4n7ycWp7/ /legislation-funding/articles/house-passes-legislation-to-support-fire-and-ems-mental-wellness-lulE9ccqla1HqOQR/ The HERO Act will develop peer mental health training programs and create a system to collect information about first responder suicides Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:21:03 GMT /legislation-funding/articles/house-passes-legislation-to-support-fire-and-ems-mental-wellness-lulE9ccqla1HqOQR/ /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/iafc-voices-strong-support-for-vaccine-prioritization-for-first-responders-3YpdY6ya1mDbhuiD/ The International Association of Fire Chiefs also said EMS personnel should have a role in administering the vaccine Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:03:50 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/iafc-voices-strong-support-for-vaccine-prioritization-for-first-responders-3YpdY6ya1mDbhuiD/ /ems-education/articles/iafc-announces-new-dates-format-for-fri-wui-fire-rescue-med-JCO2EaUC1yEfzQgy/ Fire-Rescue International will be a two-part virtual event – the ReIGNITE Digital Conference in October, plus a separate event for IAFC meetings in August Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:19:16 GMT /ems-education/articles/iafc-announces-new-dates-format-for-fri-wui-fire-rescue-med-JCO2EaUC1yEfzQgy/ /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/adapting-to-survive-how-covid-19-defined-ems-mhjWvckPaLMo49XA/ In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:53:24 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/adapting-to-survive-how-covid-19-defined-ems-mhjWvckPaLMo49XA/ /ems-products/fleet-management/articles/when-the-chips-are-down-ambulance-chassis-availability-now-at-crisis-levels-fdggdvlHfQ9c5uTw/ AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:53:53 GMT /ems-products/fleet-management/articles/when-the-chips-are-down-ambulance-chassis-availability-now-at-crisis-levels-fdggdvlHfQ9c5uTw/ /iafc-announces-former-calif-fire-chief-pulsepoint-founder-as-the-recipient-of-james-o-page-award Chief Richard Price, founder of the PulsePoint app and a 33-year fire service veteran, has been honored for his national impact on non-clinical EMS innovation Mon, 05 May 2025 20:53:37 GMT /iafc-announces-former-calif-fire-chief-pulsepoint-founder-as-the-recipient-of-james-o-page-award /legislation-funding/articles/ems-counts-act-introduced-in-congress-R4C0U3MRR4iyTPEa/ The bill seeks to ensure a more accurate count of EMS personnel in the country, so states and localities can better leverage the workforce in disasters Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:30:57 GMT /legislation-funding/articles/ems-counts-act-introduced-in-congress-R4C0U3MRR4iyTPEa/ /disaster-management/articles/iafc-curates-hurricane-ian-resources-for-first-responders-JaP31VMO2LBlis69/ A list of relevant and authoritative situational awareness resources for use by fire and EMS leaders Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:03:47 GMT /disaster-management/articles/iafc-curates-hurricane-ian-resources-for-first-responders-JaP31VMO2LBlis69/