International Association Of Fire Chiefs, Inc.

The International Association of Fire Chiefs, Inc. (IAFC), a tax-exempt non-profit organization headquartered in McLean, Virginia, serves as a premier provider of training, educational resources, and support services to fire departments and emergency responders nationwide. IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency medical services personnel globally and has established itself as a trusted partner to federal agencies seeking to enhance emergency response capabilities, public safety, and workforce development across the United States. The organization leverages its extensive expertise in emergency services to deliver comprehensive solutions addressing critical needs in fire prevention, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, and community preparedness.

Through federal contract awards, IAFC has provided specialized services primarily through firm fixed-price purchase orders awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) without set-aside designations. These contracts, totaling approximately $893,000 across five awards, encompassed critical initiatives including a study of diversity, equity, and inclusion in FEMA operations valued at $183,281.29; a firefighter and EMS responder behavioral health study for $211,120.84; development of a fire and EMS multi-agency preparedness program for $249,871.97; updating the United States Fire Administration's Emergency Medical Services Medical Directors Handbook and online training program for $148,651.80; and an emergency medical services analysis and planning effort for $99,773.85. All contracts were awarded through full and open competition, with completion dates ranging from July 2023 through February 2025, demonstrating IAFC's capability to manage complex federal projects requiring subject-matter expertise in emergency services operations and strategic planning.

IAFC's grant portfolio reflects substantial federal investment across multiple agencies and programs, totaling over $12 million in recent years. The organization has received significant Project Grants from FEMA under two primary programs: the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, through which IAFC secured awards of $1.71 million (November 2021), $2,667,697 (September 2023), and $2,727,022.99 (December 2024) to enhance local fire department staffing and deployment capabilities; and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which IAFC obtained awards of $3,130,166.88 (September 2022) and $1,516,386.88 (September 2024) for fire prevention, safety initiatives, personal protective equipment acquisition, emergency response vehicles, and health and wellness programs. Additionally, IAFC has received substantial Project Grants from the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703), including multiple ALERT (Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training) grants totaling approximately $917,772 awarded between October 2021 and October 2025 to develop and deliver web-based and in-person hazardous materials training curricula focused on crude oil, ethanol, flammable liquids, and lithium-ion battery transportation safety. IAFC also received grants for community safety initiatives and emergency planning training from PHMSA. Furthermore, IAFC serves as a sub-recipient under a wildfire protection grant from the Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department, providing subject-matter expertise and personnel to support San Miguel County's community wildfire protection planning efforts, including tabletop exercises, training implementation, and evacuation planning assistance. A cooperative agreement with the Department of the Interior's Acquisitions office, extending through June 2029, supports IAFC's work with the Wildland Fire Policy Committee and the Ready Set Go Program to strengthen local fire department capacity in wildfire risk reduction and community protection.