International Association of Fire Chiefs
Upcoming
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTJoin our panelists as they share their tips for maintaining an active and qualified staff of firefighters. Experts will discuss the unique challenges of managing the morale, expectations, and schedules of paid, on-call firefighters and compare the...
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Thursday, July 11, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTCurrent research on decision-making and leadership shows that specific challenges known as “adaptive,” “wicked,” and “complex” problems are different than those merely considered “complicated,” and they pose unique difficulties for organizational ...
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTThis webinar will address the long-term effects of stress on your health and wellness.
We all know stress impacts us mentally and emotionally, but did you know it can also affect your physical health? Headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure... -
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTVirtual reality (VR) research has gone through rapid advances and the technology has established itself as a valuable training tool in many domains. While research in the field of emergency response, and more specifically in the field of firefight...
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTThis webinar will explore different types of leadership within the emergency services and the impact these leadership styles can have on your department. We will look at the responsibilities leaders have toward their subordinates and how the preva...
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTIn this webinar, panelists will share their secrets to success in retirement -- and the unique challenges they've faced while adjusting to an entirely new lifestyle. Share your thoughts, gain valuable insight, and engage with other retired and soo...
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Monday, September 23, 2024 · 1:00 PM EDTWho’s the best candidate for a promotion? How do you spot these potential leaders and single them out for advancement? As a leader yourself, knowing how to answer these questions is a vital part of your role in the fire service.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTThis webinar will introduce you to the nationally acclaimed E.S.C.A.P.E. fire prevention program. Since 1995, E.S.C.A.P.E. Kids Fire Prevention and ESCAPE Fire & Safety Services programs have helped to prepare the public for fire and life safety e...
On-demand
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTHow does it feel to be a member of your department? Have you created an open, accepting, rewarding and innovative organizational climate? Do members look forward to coming to the station? In this webinar, the presenters will discuss these and oth...
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDT
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTLeadership is not just crucial but essential to the day-to-day operations and future potential of every volunteer fire department. While most volunteers join to run calls and serve their communities, it's great leaders who make that service possib...
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · 11:30 AM CDTAcross the United States and Canada, the media highlights a significant decline in individuals volunteering for firefighter and emergency medical services positions. Fire Chiefs and Administrators assert they have exhausted all options, yet the qu...
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTThis webinar will review the Lessons Learned report detailing the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Kyle Wilson (Prince William County Fire Rescue).
Attendees will learn about the impact of this report’s findings on day-to-day operations within ... -
Thursday, May 23, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTWhat is Mental Fitness Coaching?
Mental fitness is all about achieving emotional balance, increasing awareness, making clear decisions, and setting healthy boundaries. Mental fitness coaching utilizes the simple but powerful Positive Intelligen... -
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTJoin the IAFC's VCOS Executive Board as they discuss pressing issues faced by the fire service at the national and international levels. Topics covered will include: continued funding of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, proposed rulem...
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 · 2:00 PM EDTPlan, respond, command, brings the transformative power of a modern incident response platform by optimizing your preparation, on-scene management, and post-incident reporting tools. Gain exclusive insights into the solutions that redefine your ag...
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTWhen you become a Chief Officer you will be operating in the shadow of your past. It can be overcome but it has to be acknowledged. You will be making tough calls that may disappoint your supporters. When you become a Chief, you want to put your s...
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 · 1:00 PM EDTOn the fireground, a firefighter's safety and operational effectiveness depend on having well-maintained gear that provides reliable protection against hazards. Old or improperly maintained PPE can elevate health risks, shorten careers, and hinder...
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTEvery day, the Fire Chief and their staff face issues, some having a legal impact on their departments and others taking common sense to resolve. Legal issues require a solid understanding of the consequences of not paying attention to the departm...
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 · 4:00 PM EDTLongtime volunteers often look back on the “way it used to be.” They recall a time when training was much less demanding and time-consuming and the local fire department had fewer responsibilities. Fires and accidents were pretty much the game. At...
Past
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Monday, December 18, 2023 · 4:00 PM ESTJoin our webinar on Fire Service Hazards and Building and Fire Code Prevention Efforts for Lithium-ion Batteries and Energy Storage Systems!
Lithium-ion Battery Fires: What have we learned in the last year?
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021 · 5:30 PM CSTOVERVIEW
The events of 9/11 demonstrated that fire and EMS departments must be prepared for mass casualty care. This class will discuss how active shooter events like the 2016 Pulse night club incident in Orlando and the 2017 Mandalay Bay incident...
Series
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SeriesWelcome to the Safety, Health, and Survival Section’s virtual 2022-2023 training. The trainings included in this offer cover a wide range of topics, including assembling a peer support team, cardiac health awareness and the benefits of early detec...
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Webinar SeriesFire-Rescue Med is the ONLY fire-based EMS conference addressing the issues impacting today’s leaders. Attendees turn to FRM for the education and training they need to stay ahead of today’s tough issues, including current events and changes in fi...
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General Session SeriesFacing challenges head-on is what we do as fire and emergency service leaders, and this past year was no exception. There has never been a more essential time for the fire and EMS community to come together. That is why the IAFC has been working h...
