National Safety Culture Change Initiative

Speaking to state or local officials can be intimidating. However, there are multiple instances pertaining to department needs that require frequent contact with these representatives. State and local governments provide departments with the resources necessary to fulfill their missions. Knowing ...

Local fire departments have always been a fundamental staple within a community. Understanding the community is important for a department to deliver the best service; knowing how to interact with all members of the community can be the difference between ...

The VCOS is working to provide fire departments with the tools and resources they need to make a cultural shift to ensure the prevention of firefighter cancer. Below you will find information, statistics and resources on the 11 best practices ...

Example standard operating procedure to outline the responsibility, training requirements and details of operating a department apparatus from Catoosa (Oklahoma) Fire Department.

Example standard operating guideline for the dispatch and engine response mode for services from Eden (North Carolina) Fire Department.