Volunteer Events

Apr 14

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Annual Physicals
April 14, 2020

Online

Join us to discuss the importance of annual physicals and options available to you and your department.
Jun 9

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Decon Procedures
June 9, 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?
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.
WEB

A Practical Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the Volunteer Fire Service
Self paced

Learn how to build a diverse and inclusive department that accurately reflects your community
WEB

Barriers to Volunteering: How a Traditional Approach is Limiting Your Department
Self paced

Learn ways to recruit new members from untapped pockets of your community.
Aug 11

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Lavender Ribbon Report Updates
August 11, 2020

Online

Join the VCOS and NVFC as we reveal the latest changes and updates to the Lavender Ribbon Report.
Aug 19

Fire-Rescue International
August 19 - 21, 2020

Phoenix, AZ

FRI, the IAFC's annual conference and expo, provides senior-level leadership training for chiefs and officer development education for chief and company officers, new ways to connect with vendors and colleagues, and the latest solutions to today's toughest challenges.
Oct 13

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Cancer from a Survivor's Perspective
October 13, 2020

Online

Hear about the impact of cancer from the perspective of a survivor, and learn about the importance of prevention and early detection.
WEB

Overcoming Cultural Barriers for a More Inclusive Volunteer Workforce
Self paced

Strategies for engaging, recruiting and retaining volunteers from diverse backgrounds and communities
Nov 12

VCOS Symposium in the Sun
November 12 - 15, 2020

Clearwater, FL

Each fall, the VCOS Symposium 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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