IAFC Fire and Life Safety Section

IAFC Fire and Life Safety Section Fire & Life Safety Section (FLSS) is a special interest section of the International Association of

The VISION of the Fire and Life Safety Section is to create an environment in which:
-Deaths from structure fires are reduced to zero and property damage from structure fires is limited to the area of origin
-Firefighter deaths due to fire ground operations are reduced to zero
-The organizational culture of fire departments places a greater priority on fire prevention and life safety
-The public is clearly aware of the fire problem and their role in fire prevention

Section meeting is on Thursday! Secure your travel and see you there
07/18/2025

Section meeting is on Thursday! Secure your travel and see you there

Join us at FRI and get your ticket to this exclusive event at Universal Studios Florida. iafc.org/fri

Join the FLSS Section today!
06/23/2025

Join the FLSS Section today!

Fun Fact: In 1916, during the IAFC’s 44th Annual Convention in Providence, RI, the focus wasn’t fire suppression — it was fire prevention. Speakers emphasized the growing importance of better building codes and city planning as tools to reduce risk and protect communities. Even then, the IAFC was looking ahead! iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/fire-life-safety

Today, board member Karen Berard-Reed kicked off a discussion on NFPA 1300. So great to see so many members at the Nati...
06/16/2025

Today, board member Karen Berard-Reed kicked off a discussion on NFPA 1300. So great to see so many members at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Confernce this week!

06/10/2025

The theme for FPW has been released!!! Charge into Fire Safety.

06/06/2025

: Apollo America recalls about 50K Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors due to failure to alert consumers to a fire or carbon monoxide leak; risk of serious injury or death; sold exclusively by Vivint. Get a replacement detector. CONTACT: Vivint at 800-281-9667 or https://www.vivint.com/smoke-co-recall

More: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Apollo-America-Recalls-Combination-Smoke-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Detectors-Due-to-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire-or-Carbon-Monoxide-Leak-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Sold-Exclusively-by-Vivint

Protect your family from : https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-education/safety-education-centers/carbon-monoxide-information-center/protect-your-family-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning--

Have you voted? Voting ends soon, go vote in section and IAFC elections!
06/05/2025

Have you voted? Voting ends soon, go vote in section and IAFC elections!

Members, be on the lookout in your email box for your ballot to vote in the IAFC and the section election. It was emailed today, so please go check your in box and vote, it takes a couple of minutes!

Get your Confernce registration in for FRI
06/05/2025

Get your Confernce registration in for FRI

Be our guest at FRI 2025! The IAFC and invite you to the Sunshine State for world-class training, powerful networking, and unforgettable experiences in Orlando, FL – August 13 – 15. 🔥 Don’t miss your seat at the table — register now! iafc.org/fri

Grant opportunity for volunteer departments.
05/24/2025

Grant opportunity for volunteer departments.

Go and give your input on hydrogen permitting with the International Code Council survey,
05/21/2025

Go and give your input on hydrogen permitting with the International Code Council survey,

The International Code Council is seeking valuable insights from building and fire officials to support the development of resources that will enhance plan review, permitting, and inspection of hydrogen systems. To assist in this effort, we kindly ask for your help in sharing the Hydrogen Permitting...

Members, be on the lookout in your email box for your ballot to vote in the IAFC and the section election. It was emaile...
05/15/2025

Members, be on the lookout in your email box for your ballot to vote in the IAFC and the section election. It was emailed today, so please go check your in box and vote, it takes a couple of minutes!

It’s home fire safety week!
05/15/2025

It’s home fire safety week!

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