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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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IAFC President Testifies at Congressional Hearing
May 11, 2023
Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs
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Vector Solutions and IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Training Officer Recognition Award
May 10, 2023
The award, which is now open for nominations, acknowledges exemplary conduct by a training officer for their innovation and effectiveness when delivering training.
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North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Receives Safer Grant
January 30, 2023
NCAFC Grant Will Assist Communities in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Firefighters
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NVFC, VCOS, ISFSI Release Operational Training Guide for Fire Departments
November 15, 2022
A training program that meets the needs of the community and the individual firefighter with safety
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Needs Assessment of US Fire Service
December 17, 2021
Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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