Health and Survival Section International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

In preparation for the 2021 election, your SHS Section is seeking candidates for three at-large director positions. All positions will begin in July 2021 at Fire-Rescue International and are three-year terms. At-large Director Eligibility: At least six of the nine at–large … [Read more...]

The Safety, Health and Survival Section is hosting a free Virtual Training Day, via WebEx. The training is scheduled to run from 9 AM ET to 3:15 PM ET. Participants can join for the entire day or for only the topics they are most interested in. Join a group of talented … [Read more...]

The section awards recognize both organizations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to health and safety within their own organizations and the fire service as a whole. Every year, winners are selected by a committee appointed by the Safety, Health & … [Read more...]

You still have time to register for the FDSOA Annual Health and Safety Conference! Join safety officers from across the country January 15-16 in Scottsdale, AZ. You can review the schedule here. Register Now! … [Read more...]

From: Steve Tullis, SHS Awards Chair Don't wait until the last minute to submit your nominations for the Safety, Health and Survival Section awards! The deadline for submitting a nomination for any of these awards is May 17 at 11:59 PM ET. Any nominations received after that … [Read more...]

Firefighters, EMTs and Apparatus Struck – Roadway Operations DATES: 02/04 – 02/08 The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), through their Safety, Health and Survival Section and in cooperation with the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, are urging all fire chiefs … [Read more...]

IAFC Safety, Health, & Survival Section SHS Strategic Plan Initiatives Create a National Fire Service Health and Safety Alliance to work with other fire service organizations to address firefighter safety issues. Develop a process to enable every firefighter to … [Read more...]

NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Mapping Application Now Available The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Division of Safety Research has released a new web site entitled Fire Fighter Fatality Map. Developed to increase awareness of firefighter deaths and … [Read more...]

  Join Safety Officers from across North America for a week full of education, awareness and networking!     … [Read more...]

IAFC 2016 Resolutions Rules of Engagement for Firefighters (PDF) Cancer Presumption Legislation (PDF) … [Read more...]

Chief John Sullivan Vice Chair led the SHS meeting for Chief Scott Kerwood who was deeply missed with a family health issue. We wish Chief Kerwood's family a speedy recovery.  FRI18_PPT_SHS Agenda … [Read more...]