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Deputy Fire Chief Paul J. Wilson of the Shelton Fire Department awarded the 2025 Training Officer of the Year Award
August 22, 2025
The award was formally presented at Fire-Rescue International 2025 in Orlando, Florida
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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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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.
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Now Accepting Nominations for VCOS/TargetSolutions Training Officer Recognition Award
May 21, 2020
TargetSolutions and IAFC’s VCOS team once again for the annual Training Officer Recognition Award.
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Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Assistance Available for Indiana Fire Departments
May 5, 2020
All support is provided free of cost to departments; the program is funded by the FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants.
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VCOS and Tim Shurr Team Up to Offer Valuable Online Leadership Education for the Fire Service
March 26, 2020
Six-Part Online Leadership Training
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The IAFC Applauds Passage of Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act
January 15, 2020
VRIPA exempts nominal incentives for volunteer first responders from being considered taxable income for the 2020 tax year
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VCOS and EFO Release New Report to Assist in First 100 Days as a Chief
August 9, 2019
New report lays out the key things a new or interim chief needs to know and be thinking about on the first day, during the first week, during the first month, and during months two through six.
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VCOS & VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open
July 17, 2019
The award recognizes success and excellence in the retention and recruitment of emergency service members.
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Nominations Open for Chief Buckman Leadership Award
July 3, 2019
Nomination period for the Chief Buckman Leadership Award is open through August 16.
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TargetSolutions and IAFC VCOS Now Accepting Nominations for 2019 Training Officer Recognition Award
May 13, 2019
Nominations for the 2019 Training Officer Recognition Award are being accepted through June 30.
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Vector Solutions Introduces Target Solutions Volunteer Edition to Expand Training Access for Volunteer Fire Departments
February 3, 2026
New streamlined, affordable training platform helps volunteer agencies meet standards, reduce risk and improve readiness
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The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Welcomes Its 14th Cohort
February 3, 2026
The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) Welcomes Its 14th Cohort
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The Washington Update – January 30
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The Washington Update – January 30
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