International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance

10/19/2026

Courage Over Adversity Campaign

Send us your PRIDE photos in uniform and be featured on our website and social media platforms. Pictures submitted can be added and removed at any time.

https://www.iefpa.org/courage-over-adversity-campaign/

Send us your PRIDE photos in uniform and be featured on our website and social media platforms.

10/18/2026

It's on our Linktree! - There are several LGBTQIA+ public safety (EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement) resources and organizations for camaraderie, networking, and support. Check out the IEFPA linktree for links to all these great resources and organizations. Make 2026 the year you reach out and get involved. https://linktr.ee/iefpa

We are an LGBTQ+ public safety awareness, educational, peer support, and social organization.

10/17/2026

Author/Book Spotlight – Breaking Free: A Saga of self-discovery by a gay secret service agent by Cory Allen - Learn more about Cory and how you can purchase a copy of his book at www.coryallenbooks.com - Follow Cory on Instagram at

A Saga of Self-Discovery by a Gay Secret Service Agent by Cory Allen

10/16/2026

SAVE THE DATE! - CONVERGENCE is the annual conference, general membership meeting, mental health retreat, training, and social gathering of the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance. Join us for a week of awareness, celebration, and training. Catch up with old friends, make new friends. Network with other LGBTQIA+ public safety professionals.

Get the latest updates about Convergence 2028 by joining our email list.

Learn more at: www.iefpa.org/convergence

Convergence 2028 | Denver, Colorado | October 3-7, 2028 - Convergence is the annual conference, general membership meeting, training, and social gathering of the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance.

10/14/2026

Author/Book Spotlight - Flash Point: A Firefighter’s Journey Through PTSD by Christy Warren - Learn more about Christy and how you can purchase a copy of her book at www.christyewarren.com - Follow Christy here on Facebook at The Firefighter Deconstructed

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A Firefighter's Journey Through PTSD by Christy Warren

10/13/2026

If you work in public safety and you are thinking about coming out, struggling with coming out, or just looking for someone to talk to please reach out to us, we are here to help. Visit our website at www.iefpa.org/coming-out for more information.

Become a member of the IEFPA! Visit www.iefpa.org/membership to learn more.

If you work in public safety and you are thinking about coming out, struggling with coming out, or just looking for someone to talk to please reach out to us, we are here to help. You are not alone!

10/12/2026

October 12, 1998

12:53 a.m.: Shepard dies of his injuries.

4:30 a.m.: His death is announced in a press conference at Poudre Valley Hospital.

10/11/2026