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Vector Solutions and IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Now Accepting Nominations for the 2021 Training Officer Recognition Award

April 27, 2021

The award, which is now open for nominations, acknowledges exemplary conduct by a training officer for their innovation and effectiveness when delivering training.

NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles

February 22, 2021

Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.

Chief Nancy

January 2021

The story of the first woman to join the IAFC

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Education

Webinar: Technology Supporting First Responders: ETHAN project Behind the Scenes

May 20, 2021 Online

This webinar will cover the technology specific to the ETHAN project in Houston, Texas and additional First Responder solutions

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Webinar: What’s Your Attitude?

May 27, 2021 Online

Tips on how to handle stressful situations as fire chiefs

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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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About VCOS

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