Personnel News

NVFC, VCOS, ISFSI Release Operational Training Guide for Fire Departments

November 15, 2022

A training program that meets the needs of the community and the individual firefighter with safety read more

Good Policies Support A Culture of Trust

MAY 2020

Trust between firefighters and their officers, or lack of it, is part of fire department culture. read more
Are Your Firefighters Members or Employees?

April 2020

As you look at the policies, standard operating procedures or guidelines, how are you describing your firefighters or civilian personnel? read more
Humility for Leaders

February 2020

How do you view the concept of humility? read more
IAFC's Fellowship Program Graduates its 17th Cohort

December 17, 2019

IAFC staff and our partners traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, earlier this month. read more
Recruitment and Retention, Not Just a Volunteer Challenge

November 22, 2019

The challenges with recruiting and retaining firefighters is not limited to volunteer departments. read more
Firefighters' Top 8 Characteristics of Effective Leaders

October 2019

Firefighters weigh in on what makes a leader worthy of respect and loyalty. read more
National Diversity and Inclusion Program Departments Announced

July 30, 2019

This program focuses on improving volunteer recruitment and retention through more inclusive and diverse departments nationwide read more
iDELP Application Period Extended to March 29

March 22, 2019

Launched in 2017, iDELP is aimed at supporting individuals from under-represented identity groups and courageous leaders interested in creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. read more
Creating Trust with Your Crew

March 14, 2019

Being promoted does not magically provide new officers with leadership skills, and the fire service has sometimes been light on developing leadership qualities. The most important leadership quality all others can be built on is trust. read more
Four Simple Skills of an Effective Communicator

January 30, 2019

Effective communication helps us to understand a person or situation and enables us to resolve differences, build trust and respect and create environments where creative ideas, problem solving, affection and caring can flourish. read more