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🗳️ Vote in the IAFC 2026 Elections! Questions about eligibility? Review your profile at community.iafc.org. Not yet a member, or has your membership lapsed? Join or renew today at 👉 iafc.org/membership Need assistance? Contact membership@iafc.org or call 866-385-9110.

🇺🇸 Honoring the brave. Remembering the fallen. iafc.org

🏆 Nominations for the Company Officer of the Year Award are open through June 15! Recognizing a volunteer or career company officer for leadership, innovation, integrity & service. Sponsored by @Honeywell / US Digital Designs. 👉 buff.ly/aeSLdIw

🚑 Happy EMS Week 2026! Watch this special message from IAFC EMS Section Chair Division Chief/Paramedic Kevin Joles of Olathe, KS, as we recognize and thank EMS professionals for their dedication, compassion, and service. iafc.org 🎥 buff.ly/zG8DB32

📊🚒 Woof Woof! The IAFC Fire DAWG's (Fire Data Analysis Working Group) were hard at work at the CRR–FRM Leadership Conferences in Glendale, AZ! iafc.org

🏆 Congratulations to Chief David Bryson, recipient of the 2026 James O. Page Award! Special thanks to ZOLL for sponsoring this recognition.

❤️🚒 Congratulations to Milton Fire Rescue, GA, and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, MD — recipients of the 2026 Heart Safe Community Awards! Thank you for your commitment to strengthening cardiac emergency response, and advancing community health and safety.

🚑 EMS Week 2026 | Thank you to the EMS professionals for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting lives. We are proud to stand alongside you this EMS Week and every week. iafc.org

☀️ A look back at Day 1 in Glendale, AZ, at the CRR–FRM Leadership Conferences! An incredible start to the week with leadership development, collaboration, and meaningful conversations focused on the future of community risk reduction and fire-based EMS. Stay tuned for day 2!

🎉 Congratulations to the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition on celebrating its 30th Anniversary! It was a wonderful event held at the Hall of Flame, the world’s largest museum of firefighting, honoring three decades of dedication to home fire safety education and advocacy.

👏 Thank you to the incredible sponsors who helped make the CRR–FRM Leadership Conferences possible! Your support helps bring together leaders in community risk reduction & fire-based EMS to learn, collaborate, & advance the profession. We appreciate you. iafc.org

🚨 FEMA Fire Grant applications are now open! 🔥 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) 👨‍🚒 SAFER Grants 🛡️ Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Grants Secure critical funding for your department & community. 👉 Apply at grants.gov 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/H3Qczk2

☕ Join SHS for Coffee & Conversation! Are You Ready for the Job or Just Working Out. Tune in May 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM for an engaging discussion focused on fitness, readiness, and performance in the fire service. 👉 Register now: buff.ly/GXeAXfN

🚒🚑 CRR–FRM pre-cons are underway! Special thanks to our Fire Dawg sponsors for their support. We’re also excited to kick off our first-ever EMS Officer Development Program (ODP) course in partnership with Columbia Southern University. iafc.org

❤️🚒 Congratulations to the Heart Safe Community Award Winners! 🏅 Small–Mid-Sized Community: Milton Fire Rescue, Milton, GA 🏅 Large Community: Montgomery County, MD Join us as they are recognized at Fire-Rescue Med May 19–21, 2026 |📍Glendale, AZ 👉 iafc.org/frm-crr

🏆 Congratulations to the 2026 James O. Page Award recipient! We are proud to recognize Chief David Bryson for this distinguished honor. Join us as he is presented with the award at Fire-Rescue Med 📅 May 19–21, 2026 | 📍 Glendale, AZ 👉 Register now: iafc.org/frm-crr

The National Fire Academy is Open for Classes! Take the next step in your professional development with world-class training and education designed for today’s fire and emergency service leaders. Explore courses and secure your spot today: 👉 buff.ly/S7dNMB3

🗳️ IAFC Voting Has Begun! Make your voice heard. Check your eligibility and participate in shaping the future of the IAFC. Not a voting member—or not yet a member? There’s still time to join and vote. Deadline: May 10 👉 Learn more & join: iafc.org/membership

🕯️ National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend The IAFC was honored to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes. We stand together in remembrance, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who gave their lives in service to others. They will never be forgotten.