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Recruiting Campaigns During National Fire Prevention Week

IAFC’s A Hustle Worth Having campaign brings fire departments nationwide together for Fire Prevention Week events to inspire new volunteer firefighters.

December 7 – 9, 2026

Denver, CO

Register and come explore emerging technologies, hear directly from experts and early adopters, and gain actionable strategies they can apply in their departments and communities.

Applications for 2027 are due by 5 PM ET on November 13, 2026

IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for Fifteenth Year. Thanks to the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the program provides new chiefs with tools they need to succeed.

Featured News

Stay informed. Stay inspired. The official news of the IAFC, delivering the latest updates across the fire and emergency management service professions.

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October 6, 2026

IAFC Calls for Presenters and Instructors Are Now Open
October 2, 2026

IAFC Seeks Training Instructors
October 1, 2026

Fire Departments Across the Country Hosting Public Events in Connection with “A Hustle Worth Having” Campaign

IAFC Events

The IAFC provides valuable professional education for career advancement opportunities, specialty conferences with networking and learning opportunities, and topic-based webinars.

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October 10, 2026

Youngwood

,PA

Building Collaborative Teams – Youngwood, PA

This one-day course helps participants turn diverse perspectives into shared success, navigate difficult conversations, establish clear expectations, and strengthen team cohesion in high-stress environments.

October 22, 2026

Rio Rico

,AZ

Propane Emergencies Training – Operations
October 28, 2026

Jupiter

,FL

Propane Emergencies Training – Operations
November 7, 2026

Blackstone

,VA

Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring – Blackstone, VA

Featured Resources

The IAFC offers a comprehensive collection of resources designed to support fire and EMS professionals at every level. From training materials, best practices, and SOPs to implementation guides, toolkits, and recruitment resources, these tools help departments improve operations, strengthen leadership, and better serve their communities.

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Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP)

Explore the Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP) to advance fire service leadership through executive education, applied research and professional development.
What is US&R?

Explore Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) task force capabilities, specialized teams, benefits and how fire departments can request resources during disasters.
FEMA Resource Typing Library Tool

Explore FEMA’s Resource Typing Library Tool to standardize emergency resources, improve mutual aid and strengthen preparedness and response.
Heart Safe Community Guide

Learn how fire and EMS agencies can strengthen cardiac arrest response, improve survival and build a more prepared Heart Safe Community.
Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT)

The IAFC ALERT program strengthens hazardous materials preparedness through training, research, and resources for emergency responders nationwide.
Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST) Program

IAFC’s SPST Program strengthens hazmat preparedness through responder training, instructor development, unified command and emergency planning.

KnowledgeNet

Visit our membership forum to network and collaborate with stakeholders, peers, share strategic advice, resources, solve challenges and learn about different approaches.

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