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IAFC commented on IAFC's blog post 'Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Program - What is Your Department Doing?'
We too support the NFPA guidelines.
October 23
Scott Howard commented on IAFC's blog post 'Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Program - What is Your Department Doing?'
We follow the NFPA guidlines of once a year with checking your detectors monthly. I figure it's twice a year because the battery company is making out better.
October 23
A blog post by IAFC was featured
For the past 22 years, the IAFC and Energizer have worked together to remind communities across the country about the importance of fire safety through the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program. This fall, the program urges people to chan...
October 23
Chief Ron King commented on IAFC's blog post 'Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Program - What is Your Department Doing?'
Our department has always used this in public-education campaigns. The Energizer Bunny is very cool !!! this should get the point across. Thank you Energizer.
October 20
IAFC added a blog post
For the past 22 years, the IAFC and Energizer have worked together to remind communities across the country about the importance of fire safety through the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program. This fall, the program urges people to chan...
October 19
A blog post by IAFC was featured
The IAFC has announced its fall webinar series. These webinars are open to both IAFC members and non-members. Scheduled topics and dates: Tues., Oct. 13: A Pandemic’s Effect on EMS Operations Thurs. Oct. 15: H1N1: Continuity of Operations and Wo...
October 7
IAFC added a blog post
The IAFC has announced its fall webinar series. These webinars are open to both IAFC members and non-members. Scheduled topics and dates: Tues., Oct. 13: A Pandemic’s Effect on EMS Operations Thurs. Oct. 15: H1N1: Continuity of Operations and Wo...
October 7
A blog post by IAFC was featured
The IAFC and NFPA have just released the Second Edition of Fire Officer: Principles and Practice. This updated publication is designed to help fire fighters make a smooth transition to fire officer. Covering the entire scope of NFPA 1021, Standar...
September 24
IAFC added a blog post
The IAFC and NFPA have just released the Second Edition of Fire Officer: Principles and Practice. This updated publication is designed to help fire fighters make a smooth transition to fire officer. Covering the entire scope of NFPA 1021, Standar...
September 23
Daniel T. is attending IAFC's event
August 25, 2009 to August 29, 2009
More than 13,000+ fire chiefs, chief officers, company officers and aspiring leaders will come together this August at Fire-Rescue International (FRI). FRI brings together the largest concentration of fire chiefs and chief officers among fire serv...
August 27
BARBARA might attend IAFC's event
August 25, 2009 to August 29, 2009
More than 13,000+ fire chiefs, chief officers, company officers and aspiring leaders will come together this August at Fire-Rescue International (FRI). FRI brings together the largest concentration of fire chiefs and chief officers among fire serv...
August 24
MRagone is attending IAFC's event
August 25, 2009 to August 29, 2009
More than 13,000+ fire chiefs, chief officers, company officers and aspiring leaders will come together this August at Fire-Rescue International (FRI). FRI brings together the largest concentration of fire chiefs and chief officers among fire serv...
August 24
The HERO Pipe commented on IAFC's event 'Fire-Rescue International (FRI)'
Looking forward to next week. Anyone attending feel free to swing by Booth 5718 and say hi.
August 21
The HERO Pipe is attending IAFC's event
August 25, 2009 to August 29, 2009
More than 13,000+ fire chiefs, chief officers, company officers and aspiring leaders will come together this August at Fire-Rescue International (FRI). FRI brings together the largest concentration of fire chiefs and chief officers among fire serv...
August 21
A blog post by IAFC was featured
Kerry Kuehl, PhD, takes a look at the PHLAME program and how the implementation of this program improved diet and excercise behaviors and decreased claims with a cost savings of $1,200 per firefighter in the first year. Hear how this low-cost, tea...
August 12
IAFC added a blog post
Kerry Kuehl, PhD, takes a look at the PHLAME program and how the implementation of this program improved diet and excercise behaviors and decreased claims with a cost savings of $1,200 per firefighter in the first year. Hear how this low-cost, tea...
August 11

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Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Program - What is Your Department Doing?

For the past 22 years, the IAFC and Energizer have worked together to remind communities across the country about the importance of fire safety through the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program. This fall, the program urges people to change smoke and carbon monoxide detect… Continue

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 5:03pm — 3 Comments

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Fall Webinar Series: Gain the Knowledge and Solutions You Need

The IAFC has announced its fall webinar series. These webinars are open to both IAFC members and non-members.

Scheduled topics and dates:

Tues., Oct. 13: A Pandemic’s Effect on EMS Operations
Thurs. Oct. 15: H1N1: Continuity of Operations and Workforce Issues
Tues. Oct. 20: Lightweight Construction Performance Under Fire Conditions
Thurs. Oct. 22: Lightweight Truss Construction Case Study Tues.
Tues. Nov. 3: Making the Pieces Fit - Through Cooperative Service, Consolidation, Joint Power Agreem… Continue

Posted on October 7, 2009 at 11:41am —

IAFC

Tools for the Fire Officer

The IAFC and NFPA have just released the Second Edition of Fire Officer: Principles and Practice. This updated publication is designed to help fire fighters make a smooth transition to fire officer.

Covering the entire scope of N… Continue

Posted on September 23, 2009 at 1:40pm — 1 Comment

IAFC

The Economic Benefits of a Health & Wellness Program

Kerry Kuehl, PhD, takes a look at the PHLAME program and how the implementation of this program improved diet and excercise behaviors and decreased claims with a cost savings of $1,200 per firefighter in the first year. Hear how this low-cost, team based program can be easily implemented with immediate and positive results with a great return on investment. The podcast can be downloaded from the FRI 2009 blog. Dr. Kuehl will speak on this topic a… Continue

Posted on August 11, 2009 at 5:24pm —

IAFC

How Sleep Deprivation is Effecting Your Firefighters

Prolonged shift work is putting today's firefighters at a greater risk of developing sleep deprivation and fatigue which then contributes to an increase in accidents and injuries. The IAFC and USFA in partnership with researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have put together a comprehensive report on sleep deprivation and strategies to combat the effects of fatigue.

Listen to the podcast by Kerry Keuhl providing an overview o… Continue

Posted on July 10, 2009 at 10:59am —

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