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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

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 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

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

USFA`s Retention and Recruitment for the Volunteer Emergency Services Challenges and Solutions

22 April 2014

A report from FEMA that outlines the challenges that face volunteer departments.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/usfa-s-retention-and-recruitment-for-the-volunteer-emergency-services-challenges-and-solutions

SAFER Recruitment Grant Recipients

17 April 2014

VISION: List of SAFER grant recipients.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/safer-recruitment-grant-recipients

Personnel Today: Fire Service Recruitment Campaign Aims to Increase Diversity

17 April 2014

VISION: Document provides background on the issue of diversity in the fire service.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/personnel-today-fire-service-recruitment-campaign-aims-to-increase-diversity

IAFC Position: Human Relations and Inclusiveness

17 January 2014

The words we speak and write play a significant role in creating the reality of an inclusive work …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-human-relations-and-inclusiveness

IRS Fact Sheet: The Basics on Taxation and Fire Departments

8 May 2013

This discussion addresses some of the common questions we receive from firefighters and their employing …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/irs-fact-sheet-the-basics-on-taxation-and-fire-departments

VCOS Ribbon Reports

8 May 2013

The reports every volunteer, combination department needs to know and read.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-ribbon-reports