International Association of Fire Chiefs
Upcoming
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTLongtime volunteers often look back on the “way it used to be.” They recall a time when training was much less demanding and time-consuming and the local fire department had fewer responsibilities. Fires and accidents were pretty much the game. At...
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTEvery day, the Fire Chief and their staff face issues, some having a legal impact on their departments and others taking common sense to resolve. Legal issues require a solid understanding of the consequences of not paying attention to the departm...
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 · 1:00 PM EDTOn the fireground, a firefighter's safety and operational effectiveness depend on having well-maintained gear that provides reliable protection against hazards. Old or improperly maintained PPE can elevate health risks, shorten careers, and hinder...
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTWhen you become a Chief Officer you will be operating in the shadow of your past. It can be overcome but it has to be acknowledged. You will be making tough calls that may disappoint your supporters. When you become a Chief, you want to put your s...
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 · 2:00 PM EDTPlan, respond, command, brings the transformative power of a modern incident response platform by optimizing your preparation, on-scene management, and post-incident reporting tools. Gain exclusive insights into the solutions that redefine your ag...
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTJoin the IAFC's VCOS Executive Board as they discuss pressing issues faced by the fire service at the national and international levels. Topics covered will include: continued funding of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, proposed rulem...
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Thursday, May 23, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTWhat is Mental Fitness Coaching?
Mental fitness is all about achieving emotional balance, increasing awareness, making clear decisions, and setting healthy boundaries. Mental fitness coaching utilizes the simple but powerful Positive Intelligen... -
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · 11:30 AM CDTAcross the United States and Canada, the media highlights a significant decline in individuals volunteering for firefighter and emergency medical services positions. Fire Chiefs and Administrators assert they have exhausted all options, yet the qu...
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTHow does it feel to be a member of your department? Have you created an open, accepting, rewarding and innovative organizational climate? Do members look forward to coming to the station? In this webinar, the presenters will discuss these and oth...
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTThis webinar will address the long-term effects of stress on your health and wellness.
We all know stress impacts us mentally and emotionally, but did you know it can also affect your physical health? Headaches, heart disease, high blood pressur... -
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTVirtual reality (VR) research has gone through rapid advances and the technology has established itself as a valuable training tool in many domains. While research in the field of emergency response, and more specifically in the field of firefight...
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTThis course is for any officer in an emergency service organization. Whether a newly appointed sergeant or a seasoned chief officer, this course will identify what you need to know when dealing with people. This class will dig into different types...
On-demand
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 · 12:00 PM EDTFor decades the requirements for alarm signaling have required a sound pressure level of 85 dBA at a distance of 10 feet for single and multiple station smoke alarms. Research into waking effectiveness for sleeping occupants has shown an increase ...
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Friday, April 19, 2024 · 12:00 PM EDTThis webinar is part of a series presented in conjunction with the Low-Frequency Alarm Symposium, May 13-14, in Glendale, Arizona. The aim of the symposium is to kickstart the discussion on the benefits and challenges of low-frequency alarm techno...
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 · 12:00 PM EDTToday the window of escape time in flaming fires is 3 minutes compared to 17 minutes in 1976, because fires today burn hotter and faster therefore leaving people less time to safely escape than 40 years ago. Smoke alarms and fire alarm systems pro...
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 · 12:00 PM EDTIt is estimated that almost 1 out of 100 US citizens over the age of 12 experience hearing loss classified as severe (>60 through 80 dBA) or profound (>80 dBA) hearing loss. More than 14 out of 100 US citizens over the age of 12 experience hearing...
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTThere are no happy endings when a firefighter dies in the line of duty. The aftereffects of the death, no matter how noble or justified, leave generational impacts on the firefighter’s family, fire department colleagues, the department, and the co...
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTLearn why exit interviews are very important to conduct in both the career and volunteer staffing components. Join Colby Cagle as he provides suggestions on how to conduct exit interviews, along with sample questions and when to conduct them. Exit...
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTDuring this webinar we will discuss the value and importance of relationships for more effective leadership. Relationship building expands your professional network. Good relationships rely on good communications. Listening is an important skill i...
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024 · 12:00 PM CDTThe need for ethical leadership is more important than ever. Fire and emergency service members are held to high standards by the community, to effectively manage the department, resources and provide reliable service.
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 · 1:00 PM ESTWhen a serious injury or death occurs, fire departments can be exposed to liability if a process for proper documentation of training records is not in place. The NFPA 1401 standard provides recommended practice for documenting training reports an...
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 · 4:00 PM ESTEffective communication with the media is critical for the fire service to carry out the mission of saving lives and property. There are a variety of communications platforms that must be managed by the public information officer (PIO). Ensuring t...
Past
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Monday, December 18, 2023 · 4:00 PM ESTJoin our webinar on Fire Service Hazards and Building and Fire Code Prevention Efforts for Lithium-ion Batteries and Energy Storage Systems!
Lithium-ion Battery Fires: What have we learned in the last year?
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021 · 5:30 PM CSTOVERVIEW
The events of 9/11 demonstrated that fire and EMS departments must be prepared for mass casualty care. This class will discuss how active shooter events like the 2016 Pulse night club incident in Orlando and the 2017 Mandalay Bay incident...
Series
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SeriesWelcome to the Safety, Health, and Survival Section’s virtual 2022-2023 training. The trainings included in this offer cover a wide range of topics, including assembling a peer support team, cardiac health awareness and the benefits of early detec...
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Webinar SeriesFire-Rescue Med is the ONLY fire-based EMS conference addressing the issues impacting today’s leaders. Attendees turn to FRM for the education and training they need to stay ahead of today’s tough issues, including current events and changes in fi...
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General Session SeriesFacing challenges head-on is what we do as fire and emergency service leaders, and this past year was no exception. There has never been a more essential time for the fire and EMS community to come together. That is why the IAFC has been working h...