Volunteer News

An open Letter to the Fire Service

August 13, 2018

On Thursday, I was bestowed the honor of being this year’s Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. What an amazing honor! read more

An open Letter to the Fire Service

August 13, 2018

On Thursday, I was bestowed the honor of being this year’s Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. What an amazing honor! read more
Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer Released

August 9, 2018

Fire service leaders and all personnel are asked to make cancer prevention a priority in all fire departments. read more
IAFC and Pierce Manufacturing Announce 2018 Fire Chiefs of the Year

August 7, 2018

Herbert Leusch, volunteer, and Joanne Hayes-White, career, named Fire Chiefs of the Year read more
Seeking Recruitment and Retention Instructors

July 25, 2018

This will be a year-to-year contract position, with no permanency with the IAFC. The contractor will instruct a 2-day course on recruitment and retention for volunteer fire departments. read more
Application Period for Chief Bettenhausen Scholarship Open Through September 7

July 24, 2018

Scholarship assists chief officers from volunteer and combination departments to offer professional development to their leaders at VCOS Symposium in the Sun. read more
Illness and Injury Prevention Award Now Accepting Applications

July 18, 2018

The Award is designed to support the NFFF and USFA initiatives to reduce firefighter injuries and illness. read more
VCOS and VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open

July 9, 2018

Award recognizes innovative volunteer department retention and recruitment programs. read more
VCOS Accepting Nominations for Chief John M. Buckman III Leadership Award

July 2, 2018

Award recognizes fire service leaders who demonstrat leadership, integrity, and outstanding values. read more
Unofficial Results: VCOS Board Election Announced

June 28, 2018

3-year terms will start at the VCOS Annual Meeting during FRI in Dallas. read more
Symposium in the Sun Scholarship Now Accepting Applications through Aug. 10

June 25, 2018

Conference helps leaders address unique challenges facing departments of all sizes. read more

IAFC News

An open Letter to the Fire Service

August 13, 2018

On Thursday, I was bestowed the honor of being this year’s Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. What an amazing honor! read more
Chief Dan Eggleston Installed as IAFC President

August 11, 2018

Over 10,000 fire and emergency service leaders, exhibitors, guests and industry partners participate in Fire-Rescue Internanal in Dallas. read more
2018 Presidential Address: Chief Tom Jenkins

August 9, 2018

To the members here today, I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to serve you and represent you internationally, in the halls of congress, and all venues in between. Be proud to be an IAFC member. Stay involved or find ways to get involved. read more