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Two Fire/EMS Departments to Receive Heart Safe Community Awards at 2024 Fire-Rescue Med Conference
April 30, 2024
City of Madison and Dothan, Alabama fire departments recognized for their exceptional efforts toward cardiac safety & education.
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Chiefs Reflect on Interview Regarding Volunteer Firefighters
August 19, 2021
According to a National Fire Protection Association report, there is an estimated 1,115,000 firefighters in the United States. Of that total number, 745,000 or 67% are volunteer firefighters.
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New VCOS Board Members Sworn-In at Fire-Rescue International
August 6, 2021
Chief Brita Horn, Assistant Chief Paul Sterling, Jr., Chief Al Yancey, Jr., and Chief Kevin Hardwick sworn in at FRI 2021.
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Members of Congress Introduce Legislation with Housing Benefits for Volunteer Fire and EMS Personnel
July 23, 2021
The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act (S. 2316/H.R. 4377) was introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-MN) and Representative Cynthia Axne (D-IA). Both bills have bipartisan support.
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Winner Announced for 2021 VCOS Training Officer Recognition Award Sponsored by Vector Solutions
July 7, 2021
James Hedrick, Volunteer Training Coordinator from Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue Department Named the 2021 Recipient
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IAFC Seeks Proposals for App Development
June 24, 2021
IAFC seeks competitive proposals for app development that will enable fire departments to create recruitment and retention plans
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National Workforce Solutions Fire Camp Scholarships
June 23, 2021
IAFC's National Workforce Solutions & VCOS partner to offer scholarships to 20 volunteer and combination fire departments across the country
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Vector Solutions and IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Now Accepting Nominations for the 2021 Training Officer Recognition Award
April 27, 2021
The award, which is now open for nominations, acknowledges exemplary conduct by a training officer for their innovation and effectiveness when delivering training.
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NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles
February 22, 2021
Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.
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Chief Nancy
January 2021
The story of the first woman to join the IAFC
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State-by-State Listing of Vaccine Priority Available
December 11, 2020
IAFC urges members to contact their governors in support of providing all fire and EMS personnel with priority access to COVID vaccines.
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Congress Passes Funding for Wildland Fire and Hazmat Programs
March 11, 2024
On Friday the U.S. Senate passed legislation to fund federal wildland fire and hazmat programs through September 30. The House previously passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366) on March 6. The bill will now go to President Biden for signature.
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Submit Your Nomination for the 2024 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
March 4, 2024
Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life.
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Submit Your Nomination for the 2024 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award
March 4, 2024
The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through May 17. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief.
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