International Association of Fire Chiefs

The Latest

Are You Doing Enough to Engage Your Community?

MAY 2020

There are many ways we as fire service leaders can engage our communities.

Now Accepting Nominations for VCOS/TargetSolutions Training Officer Recognition Award

May 21, 2020

TargetSolutions and IAFC’s VCOS team once again for the annual Training Officer Recognition Award.

FY 2019 SAFER Grants: Application Period Extended, Cost-Share Waived

May 15, 2020

In consideration of the economic effects of the pandemic, Acting Secretary Wolf also authorized waivers for certain provisions of the FY 2020 SAFER Grant Program.

More News

Education

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Decon Procedures

June 9, 2020 Online

What do you do as a fire chief when your firefighter tells you they have cancer? How do you prevent this conversation from happening?

Learn More Register

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.

Learn More Register

A Practical Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the Volunteer Fire Service

Self paced |

Learn how to build a diverse and inclusive department that accurately reflects your community

Learn More Register

More Education

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