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You're a New Chief-level Officer. Now What?
October 12, 2018
New course is designed for chief-level officers across the United States so please share it with your fire service colleagues.
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You're a New Chief-level Officer. Now What?
October 12, 2018
New course is designed for chief-level officers across the United States so please share it with your fire service colleagues.
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Does Your Department Need a Chief People Officer?
September 2018
In departments staffed by volunteers, morale is the most important aspect. While creating a course to help volunteer leaders learn more about the business of running a department, our team came up with the idea for a “Chief People Officer.”
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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VCOS and VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open
July 9, 2018
Award recognizes innovative volunteer department retention and recruitment programs.
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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.
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Unofficial Results: VCOS Board Election Announced
June 28, 2018
3-year terms will start at the VCOS Annual Meeting during FRI in Dallas.
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Fire Service Leaders Urged to Reject AAA Cost Reporting Plan
October 17, 2018
We urge all state and local fire service leaders to reject overtures to sign on to the AAA alternative effort that may be harmful to fire-based EMS agencies.
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Community Risk Reduction: The Magic Pill?
October 15, 2018
In CRR, we make changes to reduce the risk we find among our organizations, business community and citizens. We have many ways to do this, but what we’re looking for is a change of heart and direction, not just a magic pill.
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President’s Letter: Holistically Protecting Our Communities
October 15, 2018
Collectively, America has become more resilient and prepared, thanks to an emergency-response system that begins at the local level and is supported by state and federal resources.
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An overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act using the IAFC/VCOS FLSA Guide to clarify the rules for volunteers and career first responders.
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