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Pre-register to receive the webinar address and other participation instructions for an upcoming webinar. All webinars are free-of-charge.

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Annual Physicals

April 14, 2020

Join us to discuss the importance of annual physicals and options available to you and your department.

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Decon Procedures

June 9, 2020

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

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Lavender Ribbon Report Updates

August 11, 2020

Join the VCOS and NVFC as we reveal the latest changes and updates to the Lavender Ribbon Report.

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Cancer from a Survivor's Perspective

October 13, 2020

Hear about the impact of cancer from the perspective of a survivor, and learn about the importance of prevention and early detection.

We're looking for your help!

Interested in presenting a webinar? We set the stage. You bring your best effort, a good topic and engage our audience. Email Chief Scott Lambert for more information.

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Exposure Documentation

Explore and learn about apps available for documentation that you can implement in your department.

You're the Fire Chief; Now What? Guidance for New and Interim Fire Chiefs Part 1

VCOS board member Chief Al Yancey will discuss the challenges of transitioning into becoming a new or interim fire chief.

Can One Day Make a Firefighter? Recruiting Women Into the Fire Service

This webinar explains strategies for recruiting women into the fire service.

IAFC Legislative Update

This webinar will help fire chiefs prepare to meet with their Congressional members and educate them about the legislative priorities of the fire and emergency service.

National VWS Diversity and Inclusion Program Overview

This webinar explains IAFC’s National Volunteer Workforce Solutions (VWS) initiative to improve volunteer recruitment and retention by creating a more diverse and inclusive fire service.

Surviving the Job

The purpose of this webinar is to provide real world advice and examples of how to implement change at your department.

Webinar Library

Rural Response to Rail Incidents

Self-Paced

This training is designed to help you better understand the rail industry, response efforts and agency-specific roles should a train derailment or similar incident occur in your area.