BIG congrats to IAFC member Chief Jan Radar, Huntington (WV) Fire Department, for landing on Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People for her tireless work fighting the opioid epidemic. tinyurl.com/yc8wmc67
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- NEW: Chief John Butler Installed as IAFC President. Pledges Commitment to Inclusive Leadership and Service, Guided by a Vision of Inclusion and Organizational Excellence. Read the full release: buff.ly/3qySF0P
- IAFC President and Bozeman (MT) Fire Chief Josh Waldo climbs the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center to honor @FDNY firefighters lost on 9/11 at the Bozeman Fire Department 9/11 Stair climb.
- Tonight the House passed H.R. 4661 to reauthorize FIRE, SAFER and USFA. Now we need to get Senate to pass the bill THIS WEEK!
- IAFC Board enjoying a cup of coffee earlier today before the general session
- Congratulations to Chief Wolford, an active IAFC member, Professional Development Committee chair, Human Relations Committee member and FSEDI alum! Anne Arundel County FD is lucky to have her at the helm. 👏🚒🚑We welcome Fire Chief Trisha L. Wolford who begins her tenure today as the 12th appointed fire chief in the 54-year history of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.
- We honor the 343 who died 21 years ago today, and to the nearly equal number of New York’s Bravest who have since died from 9/11-related illness. For those left behind, September 11 isn’t history. It’s still happening. We see you, love you and support you. Never ever forget.
- Check out this interview featuring IAFC's President and Board Chair, Chief Donna Black, titled "Fighting Fires, Honoring Traditions, and Embracing Innovation". Chief Black shares how she is transforming the fire service. @IAFCPresident buff.ly/46FLoMG
- IAFC President @ChiefGaryLudwig launches his initiative today, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, with the goal of eliminating life-ending cardiac events. Check out the Toolkit which includes sample policies, procedures and resources: bit.ly/2UHbBbl
- Officials sound alarm over rise of lithium-ion battery fires, buff.ly/3HD6z6u
- We'd like to take a moment to highlight #InternationalFireFightersDay. This day is to pay respect to ALL firefighters and those that support them. Thank you.
- Dr. Denis Onieal, Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator @usfire, was a special guest today at IAFC headquarters presenting to IAFC staff on the future of the fire service and how our work on behalf of IAFC members impacts leaders of today and tomorrow.
- Perhaps the most important thing for leaders to do in times of uncertainty is to show up and be present. bit.ly/3rHaNAU
