International Association of Fire Chiefs
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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...
