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Emerging Leader Scholarship Application is Now - September 29

The Emerging Leader and the Emerging Leader Alumni Scholarships are open to all ranks including new fire chiefs, officers and firefighters.

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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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VCOS Scholarships and Awards

September 5, 2023
VCOS 2023 awards

Emerging Leader Scholarship Application is Now Open Through September 29, 2023

September 5, 2023
Emerging Leader Scholarship scholarship is open to emerging leaders from all ranks including new fire chiefs, officers and firefighters

Transformative Partnership Formed Between IAFC and Columbia Southern University

August 14, 2023
IAFC and CSU proudly announced a groundbreaking collaboration that delivers on one of the key goals

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Education

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Search and Rescue Tactics in Single-Story Single-Family Homes

September 26, 2023 Online
Learn how research isolation and exterior ventilation done properly can reduce the toxic/thermal exposure
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Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification Training

September 30 - October 1, 2023 | Aztec, NM
Join us for a RRC certification training course in Aztec, NM.
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Decision Making as a First-Time Incident Commander

October 10, 2023 Online
This webinar explores the fireground factors for residential structure fires

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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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Amber Ribbon Report

Amber Ribbon Report - Best Practices for Fire Service Canines

This report identifies and defines roles/standards for the use of canines within fire/EMS organizations
National Firefighter Registry

National Firefighter Registry

USFA national database used to conduct studies that will guide program decision making to improve direct communication with departments
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Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

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