International Association of Fire Chiefs

International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), founded in 1873 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, represents the leadership of over 1.2 million firefighters and emergency responders. The IAFC hosts Fire-Rescue International (FRI), the premier conference for fire and emergency service leaders featuring education, exhibits, and networking. The association also co-produces the annual FDIC International in Indianapolis, one of the largest fire service events in the world. IAFC serves fire chiefs and emergency services leaders across the United States and internationally. The organization connects industry professionals, exhibitors, and attendees through curated event programming, providing platforms for education, networking, business development, and community building with core activities spanning Conferences, Advocacy. Serving stakeholders across the United States and internationally, International Association of Fire Chiefs delivers value-driven experiences that strengthen industry connections, foster innovation, and create meaningful opportunities for participants and partners.

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