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What Firefighters Want in 2026 survey

March 6, 2026

What Firefighters Want - Please share your feedback

Interested in Serving on an IAFC Committee?

February 26, 2026

IAFC Committee Applications are due by March 30, 2026

Vector Solutions Introduces Target Solutions Volunteer Edition to Expand Training Access for Volunteer Fire Departments

February 3, 2026

New streamlined, affordable training platform helps volunteer agencies meet standards, reduce risk and improve readiness

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Preserving our History while Flavoring our Future

March 31, 2026 Online

This eye-opening program will emphasize our strong history in the fire service, which we must not only learn from but also preserve, as those lessons are priceless.

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Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification - Montgomery County, MD

April 15, 2026 | 8751 Snouffer School Rd, Montgomery Village, MD

A certification course covering recruitment planning, member onboarding, retention strategies, and community outreach to help departments build sustainable membership pipelines.

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Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification - Goose Creek, SC

April 24, 2026 | 201 Button Hall Ave, Goose Creek, SC

A certification course covering recruitment planning, member onboarding, retention strategies, and community outreach to help departments build sustainable membership pipelines.

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