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EMS Week 2023 - May 21-27
May 19, 2023
This annual campaign brings the EMS community together to celebrate the accomplishments of EMTs and paramedics
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FRI 2019 Highlights: VCOS Interview
September 10, 2019
Chief Charles Flynn and Chief Al Yancey, Jr. on IAFC TV during FRI 2019
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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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National Diversity and Inclusion Program Departments Announced
July 30, 2019
This program focuses on improving volunteer recruitment and retention through more inclusive and diverse departments nationwide
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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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Can You Spot a Cry for Help?
July 15, 2019
We must acknowledge and seek to genuinely understand the ongoing emotional impact of our job—which we love—on our health and well-being. Read about a tool that can help.
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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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Chief James P. Seavey, Sr. Scholarship Accepting Applications through August 9
June 27, 2019
Scholarship to attend VCOS Symposium in the Sun seeks an individual who embodies the ideals of Chief Seavey.
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Connecticut's "See You Out There" PSA wins EMMY®
June 21, 2019
A PSA recruiting volunteer firefighters wins EMMY®
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House Acts to Restore Volunteer Tax Protections
May 24, 2019
If passed by the Senate, it would allow volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel to receive property tax-based incentives and up to $600 per year.
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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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IAFC President John Butler's Statement Regarding Aurora (CO) Paramedics Verdict
December 28, 2023
IAFC President John Butler's Statement Regarding Aurora (CO) Paramedics Verdict
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Fire Department Chaplains for Federal Fire Service Agencies: Q and A
December 22, 2023
The important roles that chaplains play within the first responder community
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Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers
December 22, 2023
Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders.
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