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VCOS and NVFC Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer

30 September 2021

Information, statistics and resources on the 11 best practices to prevent firefighter cancer.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-and-nvfc-lavender-ribbon-report-best-practices-for-preventing-firefighter-cancer

Beyond Hoses & Helmets: Putting the Pieces Together

8 February 2020

BH&H lays the ground work to prepare current and future leaders to lead and manage a fire department …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2020/02/08/default-calendar/beyond-hoses-and-helmets-putting-the-pieces-together

FRI 2019 Highlights: VCOS Interview

10 September 2019

Chief Charles Flynn and Chief Al Yancey, Jr. on IAFC TV during FRI 2019

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/09/10/fri-2019-highlights-vcos-interview

Retention and Recruitment Presentation

6 June 2018

Presentation on retention and recruitment at the VCOS Symposium in the Sun in 2013.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/retention-and-recruitment-presentation

Feeling Blessed to Pass the Torch

5 April 2018

Not only is the fire service not immune from the speedy pace of retiring Baby Boomers, but given the …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/04/05/feeling-blessed-to-pass-the-torch

SAFER Application Period Open January 9 to February 10

4 January 2017

SAFER application period open January 9 to February 10. Start planning your FY 2016 SAFER Grant application …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/safer-application-period-open-january-9-to-february-10

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Volunteer Profile Form

10 August 2016

Form used by FASNY to acquire data on new volunteer firefighters.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-volunteer-profile-form

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Fire In You Campaign Brochure

10 August 2016

Sample recruitment brochure

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-fire-in-you-campaign-brochure

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Fire In You Campaign Poster (Female)

10 August 2016

Poster (female) from FASNY’s Fire In You campaign designed to inform and drive interest to the campaign …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-fire-in-you-campaign-poster-(female)

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Fire In You Campaign Poster (Male)

10 August 2016

Poster from FASNY’s Fire In You campaign designed to inform and drive interest to the campaign …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-fire-in-you-campaign-poster-(male)

Firemen's Association of the State of New York: Tuition Reimbursement Program Handbook

10 August 2016

VISION: Program Handbook for FASNY’s community college tuition reimbursement program.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/firemen-s-association-of-the-state-of-new-york-tuition-reimbursement-program-handbook

Oklahoma State Fire Association: Volunteer Firefighter Job Description

18 February 2016

VISION: Document provides a sample job description for firefighter and physical agility testing.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/oklahoma-state-fire-association-volunteer-firefighter-job-description

Taking Responsibility for a Positive Public Image (webinar)

12 January 2015

Uses the companion guide to discuss how and why departments must take a proactive approach to reputation …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-webinar-taking-responsibility-for-a-positive-public-image

The Total Cost of Fire in the United States

16 September 2014

An NFPA report from 2014 written by John R. Hall, Jr. Page 28 discusses the value of donated time of …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/the-total-cost-of-fire-in-the-united-states

The Disappearing Volunteer Firefighter

16 September 2014

Article in the NY Times from August 2014 about the decline in the number of volunteer firefighters.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/the-disappearing-volunteer-firefighter

Guide to Best Practices in Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention

16 September 2014

Volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention resources from PFESI.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/guide-to-best-practices-in-volunteer-firefighter-recruitment-and-retention

Cost to Outfit a Firefighter

7 May 2014

Graphic illustrating the costs to outfit a firefighter.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/cost-to-outfit-a-firefighter

VCOS Blue Ribbon Report: Preserving and Improving the Future of the Volunteer Fire Service

29 April 2014

This VCOS ribbon report details steps to take to ensure the future of the volunteer fire service.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-blue-ribbon-report-preserving-and-improving-the-future-of-the-volunteer-fire-service

Recruitment Campaign Marketing Materials

24 April 2014

VISION: Customizable recruitment marketing materials created by the National Volunteer Workforce Solutions …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/recruitment-campaign-marketing-materials

VFCA- Everyday Heroes Recruitment Video

24 April 2014

Volunteer recruitment video created by the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association and the Volunteer Workforce …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vfca--everyday-heroes-recruitment-video