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Special Events Planning Toolkit
June 4, 2026
This Special Events Planning Toolkit was developed to make event planning more practical for fire service leaders
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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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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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Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer Released
August 9, 2018
Fire service leaders and all personnel are asked to make cancer prevention a priority in all fire departments.
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IAFC and Pierce Manufacturing Announce 2018 Fire Chiefs of the Year
August 7, 2018
Herbert Leusch, volunteer, and Joanne Hayes-White, career, named Fire Chiefs of the Year
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Illness and Injury Prevention Award Now Accepting Applications
July 18, 2018
The Award is designed to support the NFFF and USFA initiatives to reduce firefighter injuries and illness.
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VCOS and VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open
July 9, 2018
Award recognizes innovative volunteer department retention and recruitment programs.
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TSI 2025 Showcased the Future of Fire Service Innovation
August 19, 2026
The momentum continues at TSI 2026, December 7–9 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver.
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Chief Steven Locke Installed as 150th President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs
August 17, 2026
The IAFC celebrates new leadership during Fire-Rescue International 2026 in Kansas City.
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Fire Captain Lawson C. “Gus” Stuart Honored with 2026 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
August 14, 2026
Dyess Air Force Base firefighter recognized for risking his life to save a trapped worker.
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