Iowa Firemen's Association


	The Iowa Firemen’s Association is the Voice of Iowa’s Firefighters The Iowa Firemen’s Association was organized in 1879. There are now approximately 15,500 volunteer and career firefighters from across Iowa that make up the membership of the I.F.A. The Iowa Firemen’s Association is dedicated to the improvement of Iowa’s Fire Service and protection of the general public through legislation, better training, minimum standards for apparatus and equipment, fire prevention, public relations and information. Members receive a monthly issue of the Iowa Firefighter, benefits of State and Federal legislative lobbying, networking opportunities through annual convention and meetings and the chance to help improve the Iowa Fire Service.



	Important IFA Information:
	Coming 9/12/10 - Association Name to Change: The name change resolution that was presented at the Mid Year Business Meeting on April 18th passed. The name of the association will be changed from the Iowa Firemen's Association to the Iowa Firefighter's Association. This change will be effective on September 12, 2010 at the conclusion of the 2010 convention in Perry, IA. Fire Station Construction Grant Guidance Released: The Department of Homeland Security announced the release of grant guidance for $210 million in fire station construction funding that was appointed in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law earlier this year. The fire station construction grant funding will be administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Grant Programs Directorate. The guidance is now posted here . *IFA 131st Convention:* This year's IFA Convention will be held September 9 - 13th, 2009 in Dyersville, IA. The Dyersville website is now up and running for registration and information. *IFA Credit Card:* The new IFA credit card is now available to our members. Get yours now! The IFA just introduced a new incentive for your department members to sign up today. Read more about how you may be able to receive a refund on your 2009 IFA membership dues!! 15th Annual Iowa Firefighter's Memorial Service - Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the memorial site in Coralville. (Exit 242 off I-80) Candlelight service Saturday, June 27th at 9:00 p.m. IFA Board of Director's Meeting - Saturday, June 27th at 1:00 p.m. Williamsburg Fire Station. Agenda can be found here. Adventureland Park - Firefighter/EMS Recognition Weekend - Friday, July 3rd - Sunday, July 5th. *New Smoke Detector Requirement effective date delayed:* The State Fire Marshal has delayed the effective date for the new smoke detector requirements until October 1, 2009.
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Iowa Firemen's Association P.O. Box 67 - Humboldt, Iowa 50548 515.332.1503 E-mail