Workforce Solutions

01/09/2025

Ready to spark leadership growth in your department?

The IAFC Mentoring Program is here! Our "Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring" 2025 course is designed to equip fire service professionals with the skills and tools to create, maintain, and elevate an impactful mentorship program in their department. Class is free. Breakfast, lunch, and travel reimbursements are included.
Key Highlights of the Course:
- Discover if a mentoring program is right for your team.
- Learn how to establish and run a successful program.
- Train mentors and align mentees seamlessly.
- Tackle common challenges with confidence.
Upcoming Locations & Dates:

Pleasant Gap, PA: Feb 1-2
Perrysburg, OH: Feb 15-16
Vincennes, IN: Mar 1-2
Black Creek, NC: Mar 8-9
Rochester, NY: Mar 29-30

Spots are limited to just 20 participants per location, so don't wait. Register now to start making a lasting impact on your team! https://buff.ly/4fSleKe

07/12/2024

Announcing our second Fire-Rescue International 2024 general session speaker!

Join us at FRI on Thursday, August 15th, to hear Kristina Moon of the William "Billy" Moon Foundation tell her story and share the journey that led her from the grief of loss to the inspiration of legacy – all in honor of her late husband, FDNY firefighter Billy Moon.

Kristina is an organ donation advocate, educator, and expert who has helped countless people face the "hard conversations" surrounding death and end-of-life planning. Her foundation has provided support to donor families and recipients alike, bringing deep compassion and firsthand expertise to an otherwise disorienting process.

Mrs. Moon will share the story of her husband and his devoted spirit of service – both before and after his sudden passing during a station training accident in 2022. Attendees will also learn how first responders can play a uniquely powerful role in advocating for organ donation among the general public.

A huge thank you to FirstDue for sponsoring this session! We hope to see you there. Register for FRI here: https://buff.ly/3z0aSbl

07/12/2024

NEWS FROM THE HILL: The Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services for Seniors Act (H.R. 8977) would improve care for our increasing senior population AND reduce the overload placed on ER staff across the country. Our organization is a strong supporter of any bipartisan efforts to address the major and growing problem of accessible senior care in the U.S.A.

In a release published by Congressman Mike Carey, IAFC President Butler called the proposal a "win-win" for patients and emergency services alike. Read his full quote here: https://buff.ly/3VYFUIs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Mike Carey (OH-15), Lloyd Doggett (TX-35), Carol Miller (WV-01), Pat Ryan (NY-18) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) introduced the bipartisan Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services for Seniors Act.

07/09/2024

Escape the summer heat and join us this weekend in Leesburg, VA for our newest mentoring course! The class is free and pre-registration is required.

06/13/2024

The IAFC's Fire Camp Guide is now available to download. Learn how to create and manage a fire camp at your department. This comprehensive guide can be used in it's entirety or in parts to build a fire camp for your department. https://buff.ly/45BZi2B

06/12/2024

The IAFC's Free Recruitment and Retention Mobile App is your one stop shop for volunteer recruitment and retention. In the app you can:

Develop a recruitment and retention plan for your department
Monitor and track the recruitment process of new volunteers
Provide candidates an ID number so they can track their progress through the onboarding process
Capture potential volunteer information and send it to your department’s recruitment officer
Advertise your department’s recruitment events
Find other department recruiters in your area

The app features three modes: Recruiter, Candidate, or Referral.

Download for free today on the Apple or Android stores!

05/02/2024

North Carolina Volunteers: Register for free recruitment and retention training! This training is brought to you by the NC Association of Fire Chiefs SAFER grant. https://buff.ly/3Qselp1

05/01/2024

Thank you to the Moscow Volunteer Fire & Ambulance for hosting our RRC class this past weekend!

04/05/2024

Don't miss out on our upcoming free Developing Inclusive Teams workshops. Explore the advantages of creating a diverse and inclusive environment within your department to enhance both your recruitment and retention efforts.

02/15/2024

NC Association of Fire Chiefs Chief Tracy Mosley was interviewed this week on Spectrum News 1 Capital Tonight about their new recruitment campaign they created in conjunction with the IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs. Check out his interview that starts at 12:15 in the video.

Plus: The latest in the presidential race

02/08/2024

Apply now to be eligible for one of the last two fire camp scholarships that we currently have available. These scholarships are valued at $5,000 and are specifically designed for volunteer and combination departments who are interested in hosting a fire camp aimed at recruiting new volunteers for their department. Don't hesitate, submit your application today and find out more information at: https://buff.ly/3SNTEWe

02/07/2024

NIOSH’s new safety and health advisory, Training on the Rapid Removal of an Unresponsive Firefighter from Turnout Gear and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, educates workers in the fire service on the importance of rapidly removing an unresponsive firefighter from turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus and what techniques they can train on to accomplish this. Learn more. https://buff.ly/4bFv2X8