Volunteer News

VCOS presents the Gold Ribbon Report

June 12, 2025

A comprehensive roadmap designed to guide your transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) and understand the role of the data read more

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. read more
Volunteer Fire Service: Finding Recruitment and Retention Solutions

March 29, 2017

Recently, volunteer firefighters and leaders of all ranks across Connecticut met at the Branford (Conn.) Fire Department, to share information about the financial and training opportunities available statewide to volunteer departments. read more
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. read more

IAFC News

What Firefighters Want in 2025: Aggressive + safe tactics

September 4, 2025

Key Firefighter Priorities for 2025 read more
The Washington Update – August 29

August 29, 2025

The Washington Update – August 29, 2025 read more
IAFC Announces First Cohort for 2025 Fire Camp Scholarship

August 28, 2025

IAFC is proud to announce the first cohort consisting of 12 departments will receive the newly relaunched Fire Camp Scholarship grant read more