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IAFC's Recommendations for FEMA Reform

White paper about reforming FEMA
National Volunteer Firefighter Geospatial Recruitment and Retention Toolkit

National Volunteer Firefighter Geospatial Recruitment and Retention Toolkit

Strengthen Volunteer Fire Departments Through Strategic Recruitment and Retention
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A Prepared and Resilient Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2024-2027

Strategic Plan to address the fire related challenges facing our nation
Amber Ribbon Report

Amber Ribbon Report - Best Practices for Fire Service Canines

This report identifies and defines roles/standards for the use of canines within fire/EMS organizations
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Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

VCOS creates and collects a variety of resources to help make your job, as a volunteer or combination chief or officer easier. The resources section of VCOS.org includes sample SOPs/SOGs, VCOS Ribbon Reports and newsletters, management practice insights and more.