THE IAFC IS ASKING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: This is a critical survey that is being used to evaluate the impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the fire and EMS agencies. This data will help evaluate the resources being impacted (and needed ASAP) by this event - FIREFIGHTER & … [Read more...]
We are passing on to you that Gordon Graham and the folks at Lexipol have set up a unique coronavirus site (https://coronavirus.lexipol.com/) The site provides you with no cost COVID-19 fire department policies, courses and training tools for individuals and agencies. Lexipol … [Read more...]
From fiction to fact-UL has released a new report on single family dwelling fires. Now before anyone goes insane claiming that taking out every window and attacking with a hearty 1/4" booster line was and is the solution, open the report and look at the people involved. These are … [Read more...]
Take just 2 minutes and watch this video from Battalion Chief Jim Brinkley, (Ret). Prior to his position at the IAFF Jim served for more than 21 years with the Prince George’s County (MD) Fire/EMS Department and 14 years on his local IAFF Local 1619 Executive Board. Watch The … [Read more...]
Thanks to everyone who participated in today's webinar. Due to overwhelming demand and technological limitations, some registrants were unable to connect to the live event. The IAFC apologizes for the inconvenience. The link to view the webinar is below to watch at your … [Read more...]
In our focus to not forget the Chicago & Pittsburgh losses, there are two other major "Valentines Day" multi-Firefighter losses that we want to share with you as well: "WOOSTER STREET" FDNY (and the former FPNY Ladder 20, Firefighter Bernard Blumenthal FDNY Ladder l, … [Read more...]
Edward “Eddie” McDonagh Jr. responded to 9/11 as a member of Engine Company 324 in Queens and later served as a Lieutenant with Engine 37/Ladder 40 in Harlem ...during his 20-year career as a Firefighter for FDNY. Eddie died of colorectal cancer in 2017 at just 49 years old, … [Read more...]