Volunteer Events

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.
Oct 13

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Leadership Sets the Example for Cancer Prevention
October 13, 2020

Online

Join the VCOS and NVFC for the next session of the Surviving the Job Webinar Series.
Oct 20

Fire-Rescue International - ReIGNITE
October 20 - 22, 2020

Online

ReIGNITE Virtual Conference will focus on cutting edge training, education, and best practices, as well as new technologies, apparatus, and equipment.
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

Online

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.
Dec 8

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Topic to be Announced
December 8, 2020

Online

Join the VCOS and NVFC for this webinar series, where we will explore some of the most important information you need to know when it comes to firefighter cancer risk reduction.
Dec 8

Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Topic TBA
December 8, 2020

Online

Information coming soon!
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.