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The International Association of Fire Chiefs represents the leadership of over 1.2 million firefighters and emergency responders. IAFC members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.
Mission
To provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers, company officers and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities.
Mission
To provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers, company officers and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities.
Overview
Location
United States, Virginia, Chantilly
Employees
51-200
Founded date
1873
Mentions in press and media 9
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| Oct 7, 2026 | Steps to Take This Fire Prevention Month | October 7, 2026 at 8:00am in Community October is Fire Prevention Month! As we head into the winter, it's a great time to ensure your household is prepared. Review this checklist, discuss fire prevention with your family, and run through yo... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon Earns Fire Service’s Top National Honor | HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When Amy Ramon signed up as a 20-year-old volunteer firefighter with the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department in 1990, she was driven by a simple desire to serve her community. ... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Seneca Launched With $60 Million To Advance AI-Based Wildfire Defense Systems | Seneca, a resilience technology and infrastructure company, has launched publicly with a $60 million financing round aimed at transforming how the world combats wildfires. The funding round, led by Caffeinated Capital and Convective Capital... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Emergency responders turning to drones to try to get people help faster | The drones are coming. Starting in September, if someone in Clemmons, North Carolina, calls 911 to report a cardiac arrest, the first responder on the scene may be a drone carrying an automated external defibrillator, or AED. "The idea... |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Firetrace report warns of fire risk in renewable projects | The recent surge in the deployment of co-located renewable energy projects in the United States has highlighted persistent gaps in fire risk management. Despite significant progress in addressing battery-related fire risks, a new report fro... |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Evolving Emergency Response: The Case For Converged Wireless Solutions | President at Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF), responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company globally. |
| Apr 1, 2021 | AT&T INC. FirstNet®: Making First Responder Health & Wellness a Top Priority | Four years ago, the federal government selected AT&T to enter into a public-private partnership to build and manage public safety's network. And when we set out on this historic and critical initiative, we committed to Be There for Amer... |
| Aug 21, 2020 | Microsoft to provide AI response tools for disaster first responders | Image: iStock/Kevin Lendio As firefighters battle a series of major fires through most of California, from Los Angeles to nearly the Oregon border, the Department of Energy (DOE) Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office (AITO) announce... |
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FAQ about IAFC
When was IAFC founded?
IAFC was founded in 1873.
What has the press written about IAFC?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning IAFC, among them “Steps to Take This Fire Prevention Month” (Oct 7, 2026) and “Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon Earns Fire Service’s Top National Honor” (Aug 14, 2026).
Is IAFC still active?
Yes, IAFC is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 8, 2026.