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 The organization selected as the winner of the award will have all transportation and hotel expenses paid by VFIS for one member of the organization to attend Symposium in the Sun and VCOS will pay for that member’s conference registration.

The Retention and Recruitment Award recognizes success and excellence in the retention and recruitment of emergency service organization members. The program will distinguish the application of state-of-the-art management activities and personnel initiatives that result in the increase and retention of members. The program must have been in place for at least one full year.

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The award is presented to a department that has demonstrated positive results to a comprehensive approach to retaining and recruiting members. You do NOT need to be an IAFC-VCOS member to apply. Only fire & emergency services organizations can apply for this award.

2025

Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS Department, King of Prussia (PA)

2024

Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS (VA)

2023

Hicksville Fire Department (NY)

2021

Yamhill Fire Protection District (OR)

2019

Haverford Township Bureau of Fire (PA)

2018

Powhatan County Fire & Rescue Services (VA)

2017

Washington County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association (MD)

2016

Old Mystic Fire Department (CT)

2015

Rineyville Volunteer Fire Department (KY)

2014

Seymour (TN) Volunteer Fire Department (TN)

2013

Abingdon Fire Company (MD)

Related Awards

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) gives out general, section, and committee awards to honor leadership, bravery, and service in the emergency services.

  • VCOS Chair Award

    The VCOS Chair Award recognizes an individual or organization whose hard work and dedication has helped to further the mission of the VCOS and the IAFC.

  • John M. Buckman III Leadership Award

    The John M. Buckman III Leadership Award honors volunteer and combination fire chiefs for exceptional leadership, integrity, and professionalism.

  • William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award

    The William F. Jenaway Award recognizes fire departments for successful firefighter illness, injury prevention, wellness, or vehicle safety programs.