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Shaping the Future of Fire Service: Insights from IAFC President Josh Waldo

October 18, 2024
Listen in as Chief Josh Waldo shares his journey to becoming Chief of Bozeman and President of the IAFC.

Good News! Symposium In The Sun Update Following Hurricane Milton!

October 17, 2024
The Hilton is open at full capacity, with amenities open or soon to be open (pool, bars, etc.), with no structural or utility damage.

FEMA's Hurricane Milton After the Storm Messaging Resource Toolkit

October 10, 2024
This toolkit provides multimedia resources quickly available for you to be able to share messaging to your community after Hurricane Milton.

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Education

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E.S.C.A.P.E.

October 29, 2024 Online
This webinar will introduce you to the nationally acclaimed E.S.C.A.P.E. fire prevention program.
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Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring

November 2 - 3, 2024 | Fitchburg, WI
Join us for our new mentoring course!
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Symposium in the Sun 2024

November 14 - 17, 2024 | Clearwater, FL
The Symposium in the Sun addresses the unique needs of volunteer and combination departments including transitioning from a volunteer to a combination department, recruitment and retention, leadership and management, staffing and more.

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About VCOS

To develop and enhance effective, professional leaders of the volunteer and combination fire service by providing tools, resources and representation to lead their organizations effectively. Learn more

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A Prepared and Resilient Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2024-2027

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