The Federal & Military Fire Services Section (FMFSS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) serves as a strong voice for federal and military fire and emergency services personnel worldwide.
Our Mission
The Federal & Military Fire Services Section works to meet the current and future challenges facing federal and military fire and emergency services. The Section promotes and supports regulations, legislation, programs, and initiatives that enhance the safety of life and property while improving conditions for fire and emergency services personnel.
Through the IAFC, members gain access to professional resources, education, training, advocacy, and a worldwide network of fire and emergency service leaders.
Why Join
Membership in the FMFSS connects you with a specialized community of fire and emergency services professionals who understand the unique missions, challenges, and responsibilities of federal and military fire departments.
As a member, you can:
- Connect with your peers – Build relationships with federal and military fire service leaders and professionals from agencies and installations across the United States and around the world.
- Share solutions and best practices – Exchange ideas, lessons learned, and proven approaches to the operational and organizational challenges unique to federal and military fire and emergency services.
- Stay informed – Keep current on emerging issues, policies, regulations, technologies, and trends that affect federal and military fire departments.
- Strengthen your professional expertise – Gain access to education, training, information, and resources that can help you perform your job more effectively and advance your career.
- Have a stronger voice – Support IAFC advocacy on legislation, regulations, funding, firefighter safety, mutual aid, and other issues that directly affect federal and military fire and emergency services.
- Expand your leadership opportunities – Become involved with Section initiatives, collaborate with other fire service leaders, and contribute your expertise to issues affecting the profession.
- Support the next generation of leaders – Help strengthen the federal and military fire service community while gaining access to professional development opportunities, including eligible scholarship opportunities through the IAFC Foundation.
Who We Represent
Section members represent a broad range of federal and military organizations, including the:
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Navy
- U.S. Marine Corps
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Air Force
- Bureau of Land Management
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Forest Service
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Energy
- National Institutes of Health
Together, Section members share expertise, strengthen professional relationships, and advocate for a safer, better-equipped, and more effective federal and military fire and emergency services community.
Advancing the Federal & Military Fire Service
By bringing together fire and emergency service professionals from across the federal government and U.S. military, the Federal & Military Fire Services Section provides a forum for leadership, collaboration, advocacy, education, and innovation—helping members protect their personnel, their communities, and the missions they serve.