IAFF Position Statement on Single-Exit Residential Buildings (February 2025)
Jul 2026
Opposes Canadian legislative proposals for single-exit multi-story residential buildings, warning of severe evacuation risks and code circumvention.
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Responding to Residential Energy Storage Systems (February 2025)
Jul 2026
Outlines critical size-up, tactical considerations, and hidden explosion hazards for fire fighters responding to residential lithium-ion battery energy storage system incidents. -
Single Egress Stairwells – Joint Statement with Metro Chiefs (June 2024)
Jul 2026
Opposes legislative efforts to permit a single exit stairway in multifamily buildings, citing severe safety risks to residents and fire fighters. -
Silo Fires Safety Advisory
Jul 2026
Following recent incidents, the IAFF is issuing a safety alert to inform members of the risks associated with responses to fires at material silos and related storage structures. -
Evaluation of Flame Propagation of Retrofit Energy Efficient Walls (April 2024)
Jul 2026
Evaluates the fire performance and flame propagation characteristics of various retrofit energy-efficient exterior wall assemblies under radiant heat exposure. -
Use of Fire Blankets on Electric Vehicle Fires (June 2025)
Jul 2026
Outlines tactical risks, independent research findings, and explicit warnings against deploying fire blankets on electric vehicle battery fires. -
Considerations for Fire Service Response to Residential Battery Energy Storage System Incidents (December 2023)
Jul 2026
Details large-scale fire testing and tactical considerations for fire service response to lithium-ion battery energy storage system incidents in residential garages. -
NFPA Code Process
Jul 2026
Outlines the NFPA codes and standards process to encourage active firefighter participation in shaping critical industry safety requirements. -
Sprinklers in Residential Buildings
Jul 2026
Highlights the life-saving importance and cost-effectiveness of installing residential fire sprinkler systems to enhance home safety. -
Sprinklers in Commercial Buildings
Jul 2026
Explores the critical safety, financial, and business continuity benefits of installing fire sprinkler systems in commercial buildings.