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VCOS Symposium
The only national symposium devoted to the leaders of volunteer and combination departments
This year’s theme is a Commitment to Greatness, as we focus on best practices with a continued emphasis on leading your department. Beyond the classroom, you will have the opportunity to make connections with your peers and build your fire service network.
This year, hot topics include:
The Fire Chief as the CEO
Real World Performance Measures
Officer Development: Moving From Tactics to Leading
Register early and save!
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
For 135 years the IAFC has provided leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers and managers of emergency services. The IAFC represents the leadership of over 1.2 million firefighters and our members are the world’s leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical service, terrorism response, hazardous materials, natural disasters, search and rescue and public safety legislation.
Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS)
The IAFC's VCOS Section provides chief officers who manage volunteers within the fire/rescue/EMS delivery system with information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities.
All IAFC programs are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodations or auxiliary aids, please notify us of your needs in advance by calling 800-934-1957 or 703-449-6418.
