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Nominate by May 17 .Symposium in the Sun conference (November 14-17) Submit Your Proposal & Join the Speaker LineupNew Opportunities are Waiting for You! To learn more, visit IAFC’s Career CenterThe Latest U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants May 8, 2024 The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass S. 870, extending the end date of both the AFG (FIRE) & SAFER Grants. The bill will now be considered by the Senate. read more U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants May 8, 2024 The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass S. 870, extending the end date of both the AFG (FIRE) & SAFER Grants. The bill will now be considered by the Senate. read more Fire & Life Safety Section Chair Greg Rogers testifies at ICC Code Hearing May 7, 2024 Watch the fire service testify against the single stair code proposal read more Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard May 2, 2024 Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard read more Two Fire/EMS Departments to Receive Heart Safe Community Awards at 2024 Fire-Rescue Med Conference April 30, 2024 City of Madison and Dothan, Alabama fire departments recognized for their exceptional efforts toward cardiac safety & education. read more ALL NEWS ALL PRESS RELEASES Events Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference 2024 May 14 - 16, 2024 | Glendale, AZ The CRR Leadership Conference is all new. 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