Leadership News

VCOS & Deccan International Partner to Bring Analytics Grant to Volunteer & Combination Fire Departments

July 15, 2024

Opportunity for Analyst Grant Award will receive registration and travel expenses for one representative to attend the Symposium in the Sun read more

Emergency Medical Services: Improvise, Adapt and Overcome

January 20, 2015

As we start 2015, one of the goals this year for On Scene is to look at the wicked problems ... read more
IAFC at 140: At the IAFC, History Is Made Every Day

January 15, 2013

In preparing for the 140th anniversary of the IAFC, what’s most remarkable is how ordinary chiefs, in their ordinary course ... read more
President`s Letter: What Direction Will We Take into the Future?

January 15, 2013

The fire service has never been as challenged as it is now, and I worry that the can-do attitude of ... read more
Executive Fire Officers: Are You Up to the Task of Leading?

March 25, 2013

The fire service has entered a new dimension that will significantly impact it: While the economy is improving, this improvement ... read more
Chief Bill Metcalf Issues Challenges in His Farewell Address

September 15, 2014

One year ago, I stood before you in Chicago and took the oath of office to begin my term as ... read more
Near-Miss Reporting: <BR>National Fire Prevention Week

September 14, 2012

National Fire Prevention Week is traditionally the time of year that fire/rescue departments hold open houses and other public-safety events. ... read more
The Future of the Fire and Emergency Service

May 29, 2012

The future of the fire and emergency service is very predictable. Look at the 2010 U.S. census; pay attention to ... read more
Finding Solutions Is in Our DNA; Is It in Yours?

July 12, 2012

America’s fire chiefs are a breed unlike any other in our nation. Every day, we``re charged with understanding the risks ... read more
Mission Above Self: Ego Is the Least Important Part of This Equation

June 26, 2012

Today``s political climate ensures a completely different dynamic than we have been accustomed to in our careers. Elected officials and ... read more
Transforming the Fire Service Through Collective Leadership

June 26, 2012

The fire service has evolved into all-risk preparedness and response organizations focused on community service. But currently, our profession is ... read more

IAFC News

Nominations Open for Prestigious Training Officer Award

May 9, 2024

VCOS is accepting nominations for the Prestigious 2024 Training Officer Recognition Award read more
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. read more
Fire & Life Safety Section Chair Greg Rogers testifies at ICC Code Hearing

May 7, 2024

Watch the fire service testify against the single stair code proposal read more