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Amber Ribbon Report, Best Practices for Fire Service Canines at FRI

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Guidance on Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

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Yellow Ribbon Report Update on behavioral wellness now available!

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New Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Resources Available - Free R&R App and Fire Camp Guide

June 12, 2024
Check out the IAFC's new recruitment and retention app and fire camp guide.

Nominations Open for Prestigious Training Officer Award

May 9, 2024
VCOS is accepting nominations for the Prestigious 2024 Training Officer Recognition Award

U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants

May 8, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass S. 870, extending the end date of both the AFG (FIRE) & SAFER Grants. The bill will now be considered by the Senate.

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North Carolina - Recruitment & Retention Coordinator Certification Training

June 29 - 30, 2024 | Raleigh, NC
Join us for a RRC Certification class in Raleigh, NC
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Paid On-Call Staffing Model

July 9, 2024 Online
Join our panelists as they share their tips for maintaining an active and qualified staff of firefighters
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Thinking Critically About "Adaptive" Challenges is Key to a Chief Officer's Success

July 11, 2024 Online
Participants will be given the tools for approaching adaptive challenges using a reasoning-based critical thinking framework known as “systems thinking.”

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