International Association of Fire Chiefs

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FRI 2019 Highlights: VCOS Interview

September 10, 2019

Chief Charles Flynn and Chief Al Yancey, Jr. on IAFC TV during FRI 2019

VCOS and EFO Release New Report to Assist in First 100 Days as a Chief

August 9, 2019

New report lays out the key things a new or interim chief needs to know and be thinking about on the first day, during the first week, during the first month, and during months two through six.

National Diversity and Inclusion Program Departments Announced

July 30, 2019

This program focuses on improving volunteer recruitment and retention through more inclusive and diverse departments nationwide

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Education

Bridging the Multigenerational Divide in Your Department

Self paced |

Learn to recognize generational biases, identify how biases impact interpersonal communications, and ultimately be a good agent for change.

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Tennessee Fire Service Leadership Training Day

September 21, 2019 | Murfreesboro, TN

Sessions that will immerse attendees and guide them to creating a local plan with three take-away tasks that can be implemented in their department.

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VCOS Symposium in the Sun

November 14 - 17, 2019 | Clearwater, FL

Each fall, the VCOS Symposium addresses the unique needs of volunteer and combination departments including transitioning from a volunteer to a combination department, recruitment and retention, leadership and management, staffing and more.

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To provide chiefs and chief officers who manage volunteers within a volunteer or combination fire, rescue or EMS delivery system with information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism. Learn more