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IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App

November 12, 2021

Access IAFC's online community via mobile app.

Five Tips for the New Volunteer Officer

October 2020

Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making.

The IAFC-VCOS and Provident Insurance Announce the John M. Buckman III Leadership Award Winner: Assistant Chief David Lewis, Sr. (Ret.)

October 20, 2021

IAFC-VCOS and Provident Insurance Announce the 2021 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award Winner

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Education

Leading and Engaging Volunteers and Employees with Jan Spence

December 15, 2021 Online

Join us for an exciting monthly series entitled: Growing as a Leader: Six Ways to Build, Engage and Retain Your Team!

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Symposium in the Sun

November 10 - 13, 2022 | Clearwater, FL

The Symposium in the Sun 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 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