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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 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
September 28, 2026

IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for Fifteenth Year

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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August 18, 2027

Anaheim

,CA

Fire-Rescue International 2027

Fire-Rescue International (FRI) is the IAFC’s annual conference bringing together fire and emergency service leaders for professional development, industry innovation, and peer networking.

November 12, 2026

Clearwater

,FL

Symposium in the Sun 2026
December 7, 2026

Denver

,CO

Technology Summit International 2026
June 3, 2027

Baltimore

,MD

International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference 2027

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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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.
IAFC Community Safety Program

IAFC’s Community Safety Program provides tools, data and resources to strengthen hazmat preparedness, risk assessment and emergency response nationwide.
Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Toolkit

Tool kit for Fire Chiefs to address the hazards of Home Oxygen Fire Hazards
Public Service Announcement: Home Oxygen Thermal Fuse

Learn how oxygen thermal fuses help reduce home oxygen fire risks by stopping oxygen flow when heat or fire is detected.
Fire Department Exchange (FDX) Program

FDX connects fire service professionals for three days of peer learning, collaboration, and practical strategies to strengthen wildfire preparedness.

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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