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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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VCOS & Deccan International Partner to Bring Analytics Grant to Volunteer & Combination Fire Departments
June 12, 2025
Apply to be selected to receive an Analyst Application developed and deployed by Deccan International.
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Civil Unrest Resources
June 12, 2025
IAFC resources related to planning for responding to incidents involving protests and acts of civil unrest
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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
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Update: National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)
May 5, 2025
NERIS began its FEMA Region rollout campaign to begin transitioning and onboarding departments into the new system
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SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: What’s New At TSI?
November 19, 2024
SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: learn what's new at TSI 2024
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U.S. House Passes Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
November 19, 2024
The House passes legislation to increase the Social Security benefit for many career fire and EMS personnel and their spouses
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VCOS Announces Winner of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award
November 13, 2024
Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) recipient of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award.
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IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Announces Winner of the 2024 Retention & Recruitment Award
November 13, 2024
Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS is the winner of the 2024’s Retention and Recruitment Award
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Chief Brian McQueen (Ret.) Named Winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
November 13, 2024
VCOS announces the winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award
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Crash Responder Safety Week 2024: Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed
November 12, 2024
Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety
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July 10, 2026
The Washington Update – July 10
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From Fear to Fire: How Gen Z Is Igniting a New Wave of Volunteers Through “A Hustle Worth Having”
July 6, 2026
Learn how becoming a volunteer firefighter can provide purpose, personal growth, and an opportunity to make a lasting difference
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