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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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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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VCOS Accepting Nominations for Chief John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
July 2, 2018
Award recognizes fire service leaders who demonstrat leadership, integrity, and outstanding values.
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Unofficial Results: VCOS Board Election Announced
June 28, 2018
3-year terms will start at the VCOS Annual Meeting during FRI in Dallas.
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Symposium in the Sun Scholarship Now Accepting Applications through Aug. 10
June 25, 2018
Conference helps leaders address unique challenges facing departments of all sizes.
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IAFC, VCOS Release Report on Behavioral Health in the Fire Service
July 24, 2017
Report raises awareness about the emotional and behavioral health issues in the fire service.
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Bill Introduced in House to Provide Volunteer Firefighters Tax Break Incentive
March 16, 2017
VRIPA would provide a permanent reauthorization of a portion of the tax code which allows volunteer firefighters to receive property-tax based incentives and up to $600 in other incentives without being considered taxable income.
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January 16, 2026
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U.S. Department of the Interior Announces Chief Brian Fennessy Will Lead U.S. Wildland Fire Service
January 16, 2026
The IAFC congratulates Chief Fennessy on his new role with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Wildland Fire Service.
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