Volunteer News

Fire Camp Scholarships are back!

June 24, 2025

Submit your department’s application now! 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
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
Winner Announced for 2021 VCOS Training Officer Recognition Award Sponsored by Vector Solutions

July 7, 2021

James Hedrick, Volunteer Training Coordinator from Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue Department Named the 2021 Recipient read more
IAFC Seeks Proposals for App Development

June 24, 2021

IAFC seeks competitive proposals for app development that will enable fire departments to create recruitment and retention plans read more
Vector Solutions and IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Now Accepting Nominations for the 2021 Training Officer Recognition Award

April 27, 2021

The award, which is now open for nominations, acknowledges exemplary conduct by a training officer for their innovation and effectiveness when delivering training. read more