IAFC's VCOS and Vector Solutions Are Teaming Up to Present the Annual Award for Outstanding Performance by a Training Officer

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Amber Ribbon Report, Best Practices for Fire Service Canines at FRI

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Guidance on Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

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Yellow Ribbon Report Update on behavioral wellness now available!

Report provides resources, action items toward a proactive approach to mental wellness in our industry.

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Training Officer Recognition Award - Accepting Nominations

May 14, 2025
IAFC's VCOS and Vector Solutions are accepting nominations for the Training Officer Recognition Award

Update: National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)

May 5, 2025
NERIS began its FEMA Region rollout campaign to begin transitioning and onboarding departments into the new system

Stay Connected to KnowledgeNet available via Mobile App

March 3, 2025
Access IAFC's online community via mobile app.

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Education

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From Overwhelmed to In Control: Incident Management Strategies for Hazmat Response

May 28, 2025 Online
Join us for an engaging, facilitated panel discussion focused on best practices for managing hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents
International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference

International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference 2025

June 12 - 15, 2025 | Baltimore, MD
The training offered at the Hazmat Conference provides immediate, practical and valuable information designed to ensure you successfully meet the demands of hazmat response in today's challenging environment.
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Fire-Rescue International 2025

August 13 - 16, 2025 | Orlando, FL
FRI, the IAFC's annual conference and expo, provides senior-level leadership training for chiefs and officer development education for chief and company officers, new ways to connect with vendors and colleagues, and the latest solutions to today's toughest challenges.

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About VCOS

To develop and enhance effective, professional leaders of the volunteer and combination fire service by providing tools, resources and representation to lead their organizations effectively. Learn more

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A Prepared and Resilient Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2024-2027

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