In addition, most fire department budgetary expenditures are based on training—and most of that training focuses on the skills of line-level personnel. Far less effort is focused on the …

United States Fire Administration – As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to …

Jul 1, 2016 · Jim Cook, President California Fire Chaplains Association CDF/Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department-Retired John F. Long, Jr., Vice-President Maryland State …

Questions for a New Fire Chief to Ask You have been appointed/elected to the position of fire chief for your local fire department. Congratulations. In many cases the newly …

This document was developed by the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), in partnership with the Executive Fire Officers …

10. July 1995: NFPA approved development of NFPA 1071, Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications. Apparatus Committee met in Reno, NV to begin the …

May 7, 2013 · Coaching Program Emergency Vehicle Management Meet the EVMS Board EMS About EMS Section Latest Updates EMS Resources Recommended Reading FRM …

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide; our members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, …

NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications identifies the performance requirements necessary for the duties of a fire officer and specifically identifies four levels of …

Thousands of hours of work have been committed to the development of this implementation guide and special thanks goes to Kim Favorite, Occupational Health and Fitness Coordinator …