Upcoming Events - International Association of Fire Chiefs
The Symposium in the Sun addresses the unique needs of volunteer and combination departments including transitioning from a volunteer to a combination department, recruitment and retention, leadership and management, staffing and more.

Fire-Rescue International 2026
FRI attracts hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the newest fire service innovations in apparatus, technology, equipment, gear and more. If you're a fire/EMS chief, chief officer or company officer - this is YOUR conference for leadership education.

National Fire Academy (NFA) Online self-study courses
National Fire Academy (NFA) Online self-study courses are free to fire and emergency services personnel, and international students are welcome. Continuing Education Units are available for most courses. Successful completion is added to your NFA transcript, and you earn an NFA certificate.

Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit - International Association of Fire ...
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), developed the Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit to support hazmat planning operations. The Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit is designed to provide data-driven intelligence on Hazmat safety for emergency responders ...

IAFC Response to ESS Fires - International Association of Fire Chiefs
Recommended Fire Department Response to Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Part 1 Events involving ESS Systems with Lithium-ion batteries can be extremely dangerous. All fire crews must follow department policy, and train all staff on response to incidents involving ESS. Compromised lithium-ion batteries can produce significant amounts of flammable gases with potential risk of deflagration and fire ...

Structure Fire Response
If fire or smoke is visible, declare a working incident and request a tactical channel and any additional fireground operations channels needed. Consult a building pre-plan, if available. Locate a primary (Level 1) staging area and direct units to the scene or primary staging as needed. Establish the department personnel accountability system.

Candidate Physical Ability Test - International Association of Fire Chiefs
After discovering municipalities were hiring people who would not be physically capable of a successful career in the fire service the task force unanimously agreed to create a physical ability test for pre-employment testing of candidates. The task force developed and validated the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), resulting in a consistent test for hiring firefighter candidates.

Recommended Fire Department Response to Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Part 1
All fire crews must follow department policy, and train all staff on response to incidents involving ESS. Compromised lithium-ion batteries can produce significant amounts of flammable gases with potential risk of deflagration and fire. If a commercial or utility install, follow pre-plan and do not enter structure.

Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department
This tool serves as an exceptional resource for fire departments looking to establish and sustain a strong volunteer workforce through data-driven tools and tailored resources that support strategic planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives.

IAFF Guide to NFPA 1582 - International Association of Fire Chiefs
Fire Chiefs have an obligation to find funding sources and develop creative strategies to ensure the safety of their personnel. This document is designed to support that responsibility.