International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

Technology Summit International is going to be full of information that your department needs to know, like how to implement #AI to help with challenges like staffing. Here's a sneak peek from our recent webinar. Don’t wait to register! https://buff.ly/3YJtarJ #TechInnovation #EmergencyResponse #iafcTSI2024

Reminder: Today is the LAST DAY to grab EARLY BIRD rates for #iafcTSI2024! Register now and let us know if we'll see you in Oklahoma City: https://lnkd.in/giEGK96T #FireTech #Firefighters #Technology

🎉 You asked, we listened! The #WUI2025 Call for Presentations deadline is now November 15, 2024. Take this extra time to perfect your proposal and join us in Kansas City to share your expertise with the WUI community. https://buff.ly/3AfDyhG

🚨 Featured Session Alert! 🚨 Join Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell at #iafcTSI2024 as she dives deep into the future of emergency response with the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). 🌐 Discover how NERIS is transforming fire services worldwide by revolutionizing data capture and analysis to better prepare for climate-driven events. 🌍 Is your department ready to leverage this groundbreaking platform? Don’t miss this eye-opening session and learn how you can be part of the global evolution in fire and emergency services! 🔥💡 Register now: https://buff.ly/4eJUOdB #EmergencyResponse #FireServices #TechForGood

WEBINAR ALERT: Join the IAFC and our partners at FirstDue on October 31 (3 pm EST) for an informative webinar on The Future of EMS Software: AI Breakthroughs, Mobile Technology & Interoperability. Learn about some of the dynamic, AI-powered technology being used to revolutionize ePCR documentation and EMS workflows for providers in both the public and private spheres alike. This webinar will be co-hosted by FirstDue's Mike Gority and our very own Jeff Dulin. We hope to see you there! Register for this webinar: https://buff.ly/3C2AJ40

Insight is the intersection between data and perspective. Each year, our partners at FireRescue1 (Lexipol) publish a unique resource that brings that intersection to life for fire service leaders: the What Firefighters Want report. This report ties broad industry trends to the perspectives that fuel them by utilizing both quantifiable data (such as national recruitment and retention averages) and the qualified perspectives of firefighters from all over the U.S. and Canada. The results are then analyzed, summarized, and synthesized into a single document that not only advises fire service leaders on their policies and approaches, but connects them to the lived experiences of the men and women they serve. The IAFC is proud to join FireRescue1 and its partners in the development of this annual report. The 2024 edition provides leaders with stark, honest insight into the perspectives shared by many of their current personnel. Firefighters who answered the 2024 survey expressed concerns about poor leadership's impact on retention, morale, and the sustainability of the service itself, and they provided sincere feedback on how leaders can adapt their strategies to better serve the workforce in 2025. Examples of strong leadership were also highlighted and analyzed, offering valuable insight into best practices in areas like policy development, internal communications, recruitment programming, outreach, conflict management, career planning, and more. You can download your free digital copy of What Firefighters Want in 2024 here:

Thursday, October 31, 2024 · 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time With the introduction of Artificial Intelligence, modernization of legacy platforms and the increased need for interoperability, the world of EMS software is rapidly changing. See how First Due is re-imagining ePCR documentation and EMS workflows for any type of EMS provider with the latest technology and an all-in-one suite.

Today is National First Responders Day. From The White House: Our first responders represent the best of who we are as a people. They are the police officers and sheriff's deputies who answer our calls, ready to help, no matter the situation. They are the firefighters running toward the flames to protect our communities. They are emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, 988 crisis responders, and all the medical professionals providing emergency care, who sacrifice so much to be there for us when a crisis hits. Our first responders are everyday heroes, and we are so grateful for their service. In the wake of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, we witnessed the courage and bravery of our first responders firsthand and just how much they sacrifice to keep the rest of us safe, including the brave search and rescue teams who have saved thousands of lives in the aftermath of the storms. Learn more about the history of National First Responders day at firerescue1.com

@IAFC 1st Vice President Trisha Wolford swears in the new officers of the IAFC Southwestern Division at their annual conference in Denton, TX.

⏰ Time is ticking! ⏰ The early bird rate for #iafcTSI2024 ends on October 30. Don't miss your chance to join industry leaders and peers in Oklahoma City for an immersive tech experience. Register now and save: https://buff.ly/3YAkkwn #TSI2024 #FireServiceTech