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USFA Releases Emergency Services Ergonomics and Wellness report

March 10, 2021

The Emergency Services Ergonomics and Wellness report by Principal Investigator Dr. Cerie Smith, Director of Rehabilitation & Wellness, Phoenix Fire Department, Phoenix, Arizona, is now available for download. The report was produced through a partnership with the United State Fire Administration and IFSTA, headquartered at Fire Protection Publications at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

CFSI AND IFSTA ANNOUNCE The 2020 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education

February 12, 2020

Mr. Ed Comeau has been recognized by the International Fire Safety Training Association (IFSTA) and the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) as the recipient of the 2020 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education.

Chief John W. Hoglund

January 2, 2020

IFSTA and Fire Protection Publications are sad to report the passing of Chief John W. Hoglund, Director Emeritus of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. John served the IFSTA organization for more than 40 years as a Validation Committee Member and Chair, as well as more than 30 years as a member of the IFSTA Executive Board. He was a true leader of the fire service at all levels and will be sorely missed. Service details are as follows: