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What Firefighters Want in 2026 survey
March 6, 2026
What Firefighters Want - Please share your feedback
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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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A National Kickoff Fueled by IAFC VCOS
May 22, 2026
Learn about the national recruitment efforts done by the IAFC and VCOS.
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FEMA Announces $648 Million for FY2025 Fire Grant Programs
May 19, 2026
DHS and FEMA have announced the availability of $648 million in funding through the FY 2025 fire grant programs
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The Washington Update – May 15
May 16, 2026
The Washington Update – May 15
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