Volunteer Events

WEB

Mentoring II: Developing and Retaining Firefighters Through Relationships
Self paced

Information and resources for developing mentoring skills
Feb 8

Beyond Hoses & Helmets: Putting the Pieces Together
February 8 - 9, 2020

Rogers, AR

BH&H lays the ground work to prepare current and future leaders to lead and manage a fire department with creativity and innovation.
Feb 18

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Exposure Documentation
February 18, 2020

Online

Explore and learn about apps available for documentation that you can implement in your department.
Feb 24

You're the Fire Chief; Now What? Guidance for New and Interim Fire Chiefs Part 2
February 25, 2020

Online

VCOS board member Chief Al Yancey will discuss the challenges of transitioning into becoming a new or interim fire chief.
Feb 25

You're the Fire Chief; Now What? Guidance for New and Interim Fire Chiefs Pt 2
February 25, 2020

Online

VCOS board member Chief Al Yancey will discuss the challenges of transitioning into becoming a new or interim fire chief.
WEB

Mentoring I: Re-energizing Your Department Culture through Positive Influence
Self paced

Information and resources for establishing or enhancing a mentoring program for improved retention.
Apr 14

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Decon Procedures
April 14, 2020

Online

What do you do as a fire chief when your firefighter tells you they have cancer? How do you prevent this conversation from happening?
Apr 30

VCOS in the Spring
April 30 - May 2, 2020

Minneapolis, MN

This conference offers dynamic leadership education and networking specifically designed for volunteer and combination chief officers. Join us in the Spring for three days of education, networking and collaboration.
Jun 9

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Annual Physicals
June 9, 2020

Online

Join us to discuss the importance of annual physicals and options available to you and your department.
WEB

Bridging the Multigenerational Divide in Your Department
Self paced

Learn to recognize generational biases, identify how biases impact interpersonal communications, and ultimately be a good agent for change.