VCOS Symposium 2020 is Canceled, Virtual Options Coming Soon

 

Guide for Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Department

Resources for Fire Chiefs Access Guide

Surviving the Job Webinar Series

Register today for a 6 part webinar series exploring key information you need to know when it comes to firefighter cancer risk reduction.

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A Focus on Behavioral Health

Report provides resources, action items toward a proactive approach to mental wellness in our industry.

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The Latest

Wildland Fire Highlighted in Congressional Briefing

August 18, 2020
IAFC educates Congress about current wildland fire issues

IAFC Urges Expanded Support for Nonprofit Fire Departments

June 9, 2020
IAFC urges the SBA to assist private nonprofit fire departments.

Are You Doing Enough to Engage Your Community?

MAY 2020
There are many ways we as fire service leaders can engage our communities.

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Education

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Bridging the Multigenerational Divide in Your Department

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Learn to recognize generational biases, identify how biases impact interpersonal communications, and ultimately be a good agent for change.
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A Practical Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the Volunteer Fire Service

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Learn how to build a diverse and inclusive department that accurately reflects your community
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Barriers to Volunteering: How a Traditional Approach is Limiting Your Department

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Learn ways to recruit new members from untapped pockets of your community.

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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

Featured Resources

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Lavender Ribbon Course Instructor Materials

Lavender Ribbon Course Instructor Materials
Preserving the Tradition of Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Preserving the Tradition of Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Check out these whitepapers and posters on retention and recruitment.
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You're the Fire Chief; Now What? Guidance for New and Interim Fire Chiefs

Guidance to assist in first 100 days as a new or interim chief.

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