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The IAFC is the leading provider of education, leadership and advocacy for current and future fire & emergency service leaders.
McLean, VA
Joined April 2009
We’re proud to partner with Sourcewell to help fire departments get the equipment and training they need to serve safely and efficiently. Heading to TSI next week? Stop by Booth #104 to learn how Sourcewell can support your department. 🔗 https://t.co/ZmN5ujuITM
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This is the heart & soul of TSI. Active first responders sharing how they’re using technology today to reduce risk, improve decision-making, and create better outcomes for themselves and their communities. https://t.co/DediUQAnnM
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Sarah Paulson receives her Walk of Fame star—an iconic milestone for a standout talent.
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🚑 Funding the Future of EMS Dec 9, 1–2 PM ET Learn how EMS leaders are securing sustainable funding for MIH programs through innovative reimbursement strategies and real-world success stories. 👉 Register today! https://t.co/gVR6EfnB4f
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Is firefighter tracking inside buildings still the “holy grail” of accountability? Many crews are still using a mix of tags, whiteboards, and radio checks instead of true real-time location data. Why? https://t.co/XldtjUhgRO
#FirefighterSafety #FireServiceTechnology
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Imagine reducing 9-1-1 calls by 80%....not by adding more units, but by rethinking how care reaches the people who need it most. That’s exactly what the Tulsa Fire Department has done. Watch last year’s Tulsa Fire pitch last year in the Innovation Award:
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Imagine a river rescue system that never sleeps. Last year’s First Responder Innovation finalist shared how their team installed an AI-powered camera that can detect, classify, alert and deploy a floatation device. Watch their pitch from last year: https://t.co/aJY585yL9m
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We’re back again spotlighting promising early-stage startups in the fire service innovation space. 6 cutting-edge companies will take the stage to showcase how their technologies can reduce risk, enhance operations, and improve decision-making https://t.co/f5qj7Z8EYK
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TSI Starts in 8 days! Are you registered yet? https://t.co/f5qj7Z8EYK We can't wait to see you all there.
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🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for all fire and EMS responders who protect their communities every day — often at the expense of time with their own families. Thank you for your courage, dedication, and service. 🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the IAFC.
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📢 Call for Presentations! The IAFC’s Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference is now accepting presentation proposals through December 24, 2025. Submit your session and be part of the action on June 19 - 21, 2026 in Baltimore, MD. https://t.co/uhC68VKmi1
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🌍 IAFC President Chief Trisha Wolford & Metro Chiefs President Chief John Butler spoke at the FEU Summit in Vienna, where leaders emphasized the fire service as the last line of defense & called for greater resilience against cyber threats, outages, climate & geopolitical risks.
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REMINDER: Fire departments have until November 24th to indicate their acceptance of their Fiscal Year 2024 AFG, FP&S, or SAFER awards. If your department was awarded one of these awards, please use the FEMA GO platform to accept it. [ https://t.co/PlK7ZqldXo]
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Join us at TSI, Dec. 9–11 in Irving, TX! See IDEX Fire & Safety in action with classroom + hands-on demos, including their SAM connected nozzle/vehicle tech. Read more: https://t.co/KiBtONpTJL 👉 Register: https://t.co/Fl7xxMcXJJ
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🔥 Founded in 1873, the IAFC has spent 152 years leading, innovating & advocating for America’s fire service. Lead with us. Renew, join, or rejoin: https://t.co/9S20BZrSNm
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On any given day, approximately 50,000 traffic incident responders work roadside to restore safe travel after traffic incidents such as crashes or spilled cargo. Stay alert for traffic incidents and, especially, for incident responders. #CRSW
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Academia & Research is taking center stage at TSI this year. We’re excited to host 8 universities as they share how research is shaping the future of the fire service. Make sure to register today: https://t.co/eqsTChudwv
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🌍 The IAFC hosted a Fire Department Exchange with leaders from the U.S., Australia, Canada, the U.K., South Africa & Portugal. They shared insights on tech, major incident response, wildfire mitigation & global fire service challenges. 👉 Read more: https://t.co/CpZr6aq2RQ
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The FEMA GO platform [ https://t.co/PlK7ZqldXo] is back up and running. Fire departments have until Nov. 24th to indicate their acceptance of their Fiscal Year 2024 AFG, FP&S, or SAFER awards. If your department was awarded one of these awards, use the FEMA GO platform to accept.
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The IAFC offers gratitude to our nation’s traffic incident responders who put themselves in harm’s way to keep all road users safe. And we remind every responder and road user, Safety Starts With You –Slow Down and Move Over. https://t.co/yf8RmYf7Nr
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TSI is all about real, interactive workshops. Learn to map data, build a simple AI agent, use AI in daily work, and talk openly about trust in new tools. See the full schedule for details. https://t.co/cYMiFtVuzr
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