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The State of the Volunteer Fire Service Report

29 November 2018

A report to help improve the ability to recruit, retain and manage the volunteers of the future

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/the-state-of-the-volunteer-fire-service-report

Management Minute: New Techniques

7 June 2018

6 things the fire service needs.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/management-minute-new-techniques

Managing Conflict in Combination Fire Departments

5 June 2018

Evaluation of the causes of conflict within combination fire departments & how to manage them.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/managing-conflict-in-combination-fire-departments

IAFC KnowledgeNet

9 December 2016

Discuss issues and solutions with other IAFC members online, share SOPs and other resources

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-knowledgenet

Insight360

9 December 2016

Cloud-based event reporting and analysis tool capturing firefighter injuries, near misses and property …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/insight360

Managing Volunteer Firefighters for FLSA Compliance: A Guide for Fire Chiefs and Community Leaders

10 September 2016

A guide for fire chiefs and community leaders to better manage volunteer firefighters for FLSA …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/flsa-manual-managing-volunteer-firefighters-for-flsa-compliance

VISION: The VCOS International Strategic Initiative Online Network

26 August 2016

Resources that focus on specific areas of challenges relating to creating and sustaining viable emergency …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/the-vcos-international-strategic-initiative-online-network

TAMPA 2 Report: Carrying the Safety Message into the Future

18 February 2016

Final report from NFFF’s 2014 TAMPA 2 Firefighter Life Safety Summit to review and discuss the 16 life …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/tampa-2-report-carrying-the-safety-message-into-the-future

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

VCOS Red Ribbon Report: Leading the Transition in Volunteer and Combination Fire Departments

29 April 2014

This VCOS ribbon report discusses how to begin the process of integrating paid staff into a volunteer …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-red-ribbon-report-leading-the-transition-in-volunteer-and-combination-fire-departments

Managing Volunteer and Combination Emergency Service Organizations: Tips for the Fire Department CEO

29 April 2014

Details 18 important topics for the chief - the CEO of the fire department.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/managing-volunteer-and-combination-emergency-service-organizations-tips-for-the-fire-department-ceo

VCOS White Ribbon Report: Managing the Business of the Fire Department

29 April 2014

A report describing how to manage the business of the fire department produced in 2006 by IAFC`s …

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

VFIS Leadership 101

28 April 2014

A primer on leadership issues for Emergency Service leaders to consider.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vfis-leadership-101

Cost Savings Calculator

24 April 2014

A tool used to calculate the amount of money your department saves the community & resources provided …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/cost-savings-calculator

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

VCOS Vision Project: Department Recruitment Survey Methodology

17 April 2014

Document outlining the methodology used to develop and administer a recruitment survey.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/vcos-vision-project-department-recruitment-survey-methodology

IAFC Position: Individuals` Rights to Serve Their Communities in Multiple Capacities

17 January 2014

IAFC's statement supporting Individuals` Rights to Serve Their Communities in Multiple Capacities.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-individuals-rights-to-serve-their-communities-in-multiple-capacities

Model Procedures for Response of Emergency Vehicles During Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

1 October 2013

Guide toward response policy to minimize risk to personnel and protect human, physical and cyber infrastructure …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/model-procedures-for-response-of-emergency-vehicles-during-hurricanes-and-tropical-storms

Rapid Intervention Operations Manual

13 June 2013

Sample rapid intervention operations manual.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/rapid-intervention-operations-manual

Multiple Operational Guidelines (Ponderosa Vol Fire Dept, TX)

13 June 2013

Standard operational guidelines provided by Ponderosa Vol Fire Dept. as samples.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/multiple-operational-guidelines-ponderosa-vol-fire-dept-tx