International Association of Fire Chiefs
Upcoming
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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, 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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Thursday, April 11, 2024 · 1:00 PM EDTJoin us at the 'Fire Tech Roundtable' where leaders in fire service converge to ignite conversations about today's technological advancements in pumping and fireground operations. Unpack the complexities of non-standardized pumping, and explore so...
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTAs Chief Officers we are about more than recruitment and retention. We must also focus on creating a culture where every member feels valued. We must actively work to change our department's culture to ensure that all members feel like they belong...
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDT
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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 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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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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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, 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...
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Thursday, February 22, 2024 · 4:00 PM ESTThis webinar will help leaders of volunteer firefighters understand how laws impact volunteers in issues of discrimination, harassment and retaliation and can become a huge liability. Leaders of volunteers and career personnel need to know what ac...
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 · 4:00 PM ESTThe purpose of this Ribbon Report is to identify and define roles and standards for the use of canines within fire and EMS organizations specific to employee mental health. This may include further defining titles and roles of both the canine and ...
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024 · 4:00 PM ESTCritical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning...
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024 · 4:00 PM ESTThis webinar will discuss the critical aspect of retaining an adequate number of trained volunteers to respond to emergencies. This webinar will cover actions necessary to overcome periods of low staffing. Some of the topics to be covered include:
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 · 4:00 PM ESTGreat instructors use storytelling to maximize their delivery of information. There are 4 pillars to storytelling: people, places, purpose, and plot. During this webinar, we will share techniques for the delivery of stories during your presentatio...
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 · 12:00 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?
Presented By the Fire and Life Safety ...
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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...
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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...