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NFPA Urban Fire Forum focuses on AI, workforce challenges facing fire service
October 8, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—Fire chiefs and fire service leaders from five countries gathered in September for the 2026 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Urban Fire Forum, where discussions centered on artificial intelligence (AI), workforce sustainability, responder wellness and other issues shaping the future of emergency services.
Held under the theme, “Leading through Disruption: Preparing Urban Fire Services for an Era of Accelerating Change,” the forum brought together fire...
World Fire Congress names Metro Chiefs as Secretariat, expands research framework
June 11, 2026SSN Staff
MEDINA, Ohio—The World Fire Congress (WFC) has named the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs) as its Secretariat, establishing a long-term framework aimed at strengthening coordination and continuity across the global fire and emergency services community.
Metro Chiefs, a section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), will provide ongoing support between biennial Congresses, helping preserve institutional...