Facing 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 hard to make safe on-site connections and educational opportunities happen at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although the format will be modified for health and safe...

Our 2021 4-Day Fire Investigation Training Program offers a broad overview of NFPA 921 and Fire Investigation concepts. This program is suitable both for newer investigators and for more advanced students. Lectures will include: Fire Chemistry Fire Dynamics Heat & Flame Vector Analysis Origin Matrix Fire Scene Safety NFPA Code Making Process Origin and Cause Determination Diagramming the Fire Scene Basic Photography for the Fire Investigat...

Please join us for our 2-day training academy! Academy Features and Benefits Intro to Emergency Services Occupational Safety & Health Risk Management Pre-Incident Safety Considerations Safety & the Emergency Scene Post Incident Stress Management Personnel Roles & Responsibilities Safety Program Development and Evaluation Information Management for Safety Officers The HSO Academy is an excellent tool to help participants prepare for...

This webinar will focus on the fabrics used in firefighter PPE and the standards that govern which fabrics can be used in different end use applications within the Fire Service. We will discuss each of the NFPA standards for structural firefighting, wildland, technical rescue, and station wear, highlighting differences in requirements between standards, why the testing is important, and how that testing translates to end user performance in ga...

CEU: A certificate of attendance will be offered. As the only response for all things Fire and EMS, your department and your personnel need every useful tool that is available – AND reliable. As the leader in Public Safety communications, Motorola Solutions has provided tried and tested products to the Fire and EMS market for decades, but we don’t rest on our laurels. Join us June 24th to learn how new tools and technology, availab...

Through the Virtual Hazmat experience, you'll enjoy: Enhanced connections Flexible schedule Timely Information Cost Savings Solutions in the Virtual Exhibit Hall Access to Sessions for a full year Live Sessions Engage in the Virtual Hazmat Experience from your office or home through our Live Sessions. Registration for the Three-Day Virtual Hazmat Experience gives you access to all sessions, networking opportunities, solution provid...

In this webinar, ISO will be introducing its rollout of “Mitigate”, a new online resource for the fire service, first responders, and community officials. “Mitigate” provides insights to help you improve your fire protection efforts and facilitate communications and data exchanges with ISO. We will be explaining the powerful features that are offered through “Mitigate” at no cost to communities to assist you...

Join us for this webcast to learn: New trends in pumper specifications How to spec a pumper How to choose a manufacturer to work with The difference in pump locations on a fire truck and what is best for your needs

CEU: A certificate of attendance will be offered. The fire service is in the midst of changes. How do we, as instructors, lead this change? How do we get firefighters to look at things differently? How can the fire service provide emergency response in a more effective and efficient way? Who will be the change agents for this paradigm shift? It starts with training officers and instructors thinking about how these changes will positively impac...

Speaker: Dr. Anna Fitch Courie, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, Director, Responder Wellness, FirstNet Program at AT&T Description: First responders experience health risk factors that far exceed the general population – simply by the nature of their work. And there are different levels of intervention to help influence health, according to the socio-ecological model of health and behavior change. These include the individual; the family, unit or...