Volunteer News

Five Tips for the New Volunteer Officer

October 2020

Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making. read more

Five Tips for the New Volunteer Officer

October 2020

Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making. read more
The IAFC-VCOS and Provident Insurance Announce the John M. Buckman III Leadership Award Winner: Assistant Chief David Lewis, Sr. (Ret.)

October 20, 2021

IAFC-VCOS and Provident Insurance Announce the 2021 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award Winner read more
IAFC-VCOS and NVFC Release Lavender Ribbon Report Update to Reduce Occupational Cancer Risks

September 29, 2021

11 best practices for reducing exposure risks and preventing occupationally caused cancer in firefighters read more
HHS Announces Availability of $25.5 billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding

September 14, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that $25.5 billion soon will be available to help EMS providers with the costs of providing COVID-19 response. read more
IAFC Encourages Fire and EMS Departments to Remain Vigilant During the Fall

September 10, 2021

The Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee is in close contact with our federal intelligence and law enforcement partners and will work diligently to share any priority threat-related information. read more
Ego and Leadership

September 2021

This article is a look at how our ego affects leadership, especially in the fire service. read more
IAFC Position on COVID-19 Vaccination of Fire and EMS Personnel

August 24, 2021

The IAFC is committed to the health and safety of our fire and EMS department personnel. read more
Chiefs Reflect on Interview Regarding Volunteer Firefighters

August 19, 2021

According to a National Fire Protection Association report, there is an estimated 1,115,000 firefighters in the United States. Of that total number, 745,000 or 67% are volunteer firefighters. read more
New VCOS Board Members Sworn-In at Fire-Rescue International

August 6, 2021

Chief Brita Horn, Assistant Chief Paul Sterling, Jr., Chief Al Yancey, Jr., and Chief Kevin Hardwick sworn in at FRI 2021. read more
Members of Congress Introduce Legislation with Housing Benefits for Volunteer Fire and EMS Personnel

July 23, 2021

The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act (S. 2316/H.R. 4377) was introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-MN) and Representative Cynthia Axne (D-IA). Both bills have bipartisan support. read more

IAFC News

FCC Issues Public Notice Partially Lifting the Temporary Freeze on 4.9 GHz Licenses

October 27, 2021

The FCC imposed the 4.9 GHz licensing freeze on September 8, 2020, to maintain a stable spectral environment in the 4.9 GHz band while it considered changes to the service rules governing operations in the band. read more
IAFC Calls for Congress to Take Action to Address National Wildland Fire Problem

October 26, 2021

Deputy Fire Chief Rich Elliott, Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue and Chair of the IAFC’s Wildland Fire Policy Committee, testified on October 26. read more
White House and EPA Release Three Year Strategy for PFAS

October 25, 2021

PFAS are often dubbed “forever chemicals” because some of the chemicals linger for decades in people’s bodies and seemingly forever in the environment. read more