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Guidance on H1N1 Flu Outbreak
Apr. 30, 2009… The IAFC, with the support of the IAFC EMS Section’s Emerging Disease Committee, established and continues to update the webpage that aggregates the current status on the H1N1 flu and reliable sources of guidance, response planning resources and other information for the fire and emergency service... 
IAFC Review Panel Cites Flawed Methodology in Cancer Presumption Report
Apr. 29, 2009… The IAFC has issued the findings of an expert panel convened by the organization through the IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section. The panel found a recently released report challenging cancer presumption laws for firefighters used flawed research methodology that produce predetermined outcomes...
IAFC Partners with the FCC to Support Transition of Digital Television
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On Scene has been enhanced—all issues are now emailed to members; annually you'll also receive 12 printed issues by mail. These enhancements mean you can now find even more On Scene content online, including new web-exclusive content. Many of the articles have been enhanced with links to help you get to the resources and additional information critical for today's fire and emergency service leaders. IAFC On Scene. Beyond in the know—in the lead. Enjoy!
May 1, 2009
Prepared, Not Panicked, for H1N1 Influenza
With H1N1 influenza virus in the news, it’s important for fire and EMS chiefs to understand what their focus of preparedness for patient care should encompass and how their departments should react to public and internal-personnel concerns. The IAFC, with its EMS Section Emerging Disease Committee, created a webpage for the fire and emergency service community to understand H1N1 flu and access various guidance documents and resources generated for public health and safety officials dealing with topics like mask use, patient care, vehicle cleaning and antiviral recommendations. This isn’t a time for panic, but an opportunity for preparedness. Read more >
Benefits of Being a Member:
IAFC Services Is for You
By Shawn Kelley
In the April 1 issue of On Scene, readers learned about the merger between Emergency Services Consulting Inc. and Global Public Safety Solutions, the IAFC’s for-profit subsidiary. This new venture is only one side of the coin. At the same time IAFC began its for-profit subsidiary, the organization formalized and expanded on its long-time program management offerings by establishing the IAFC Services department within the nonprofit organization. Read more >
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