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Fire Departments Across the Country Hosting Public Events in Connection with "A Hustle Worth Having" Campaign
October 1, 2026
IAFC’s A Hustle Worth Having campaign brings fire departments nationwide together for Fire Prevention Week events to inspire new volunteer firefighters.
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National Volunteer Fire Council and IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Representatives Meet to Discuss Shared Priorities
August 18, 2025
The NVFC and IAFC's VCOS work together collaborate together to address needs of volunteer fire departments.
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Rapid City (SD) Fire Department Honored with Ben Franklin Award for Valor
August 14, 2025
The IAFC announces the recipients of its highest honor, the 2025 Ben Franklin Award for Valor, sponsored by Motorola Solutions
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Pierce and IAFC Honor Extraordinary Leadership with 2025 Fire Chief of the Year Awards
August 13, 2025
Chiefs from East Franklin Fire Department (NJ) and Lehi Fire Department (UT) receive prestigious awards at FRI
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Unlock Data-Driven Solutions to Firefighter Recruitment Challenges at FRI 2025
July 28, 2025
Learn how to utilize GIS toolkits to effectively map recruitment strategies aimed at attracting and retaining firefighters
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Fire Camp Scholarships are back!
June 24, 2025
Submit your department’s application now!
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IAFC VCOS Unveils Updated Strategic Direction to Strengthen Leadership, Training, and Outreach
June 13, 2025
VCOS announces the adoption of an updated Strategic Direction
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VCOS & Deccan International Partner to Bring Analytics Grant to Volunteer & Combination Fire Departments
June 12, 2025
Apply to be selected to receive an Analyst Application developed and deployed by Deccan International.
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Civil Unrest Resources
June 12, 2025
IAFC resources related to planning for responding to incidents involving protests and acts of civil unrest
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VCOS presents the Gold Ribbon Report
June 12, 2025
A comprehensive roadmap designed to guide your transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) and understand the role of the data
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Update: National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)
May 5, 2025
NERIS began its FEMA Region rollout campaign to begin transitioning and onboarding departments into the new system
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IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for Fifteenth Year
September 28, 2026
IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute returns for its 15th year, preparing new and aspiring fire chiefs for successful leadership.
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The Washington Update –September 18
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