Volunteer Events

Volunteer Events

Oct 15

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification Training
October 15 - 16, 2022

Bangor, ME

Join us for our free RRC certification training where you will hone the skills you need to recruit and retain quality members.
Nov 8

Developing Inclusive Teams Workshop Pre-Con at Symposium in the Sun
November 8 - 9, 2022

Clearwater, FL

Attend our free pre-con at Symposium in the Sun on November 8-9. The course will equip members of the fire service with knowledge and skills to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workforce.
Nov 10

Symposium in the Sun 2022
November 10 - 13, 2022

Clearwater, FL

The Symposium in the Sun addresses the unique needs of volunteer and combination departments including transitioning from a volunteer to a combination department, recruitment and retention, leadership and management, staffing and more.

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Related

Symposium in the Sun Scholarship and Award Nominations Due Sept. 29

September 9, 2022

Apply for a scholarship to the Symposium in the Sun. read more
Emerging Leader Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship Opportunity

August 12, 2022

Scholarship available for an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun. read more
New IAFC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Study Report Identifies Areas of Improvement and Recommends Actions Departments Can Take to Improve Recruitment and Retention

July 18, 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion study report identifies areas of improvement and recommend actions departments can take to create and maintain diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environments. read more

More Volunteer News

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the U.S. Volunteer and Combination Fire-Rescue Service Study Final Report

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion study report identifies areas of improvement and recommends actions departments can take to help with R&R.

Growing As a Leader Series: Six Ways to Build, Engage and Retain Your Team

Check out this 6 part leadership series that will give you practical, tangible takeaways to improve your leadership.

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Volunteer to Combination Conversion Online Series

Learn how to transition your department from all volunteer to combination.

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Fire Service Women of Vision and Leadership

Learn more about exceptional women in fire and emergency services.

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VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update

The VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update includes a new set of 11 best practices for responder behavioral wellness.

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