Leadership News

IAFC's VCOS welcomes new members joining the VCOS Board of Directors.

August 28, 2024

IAFC's VCOS welcomes new members joining the VCOS Board of Directors. read more

Are You Doing Enough to Engage Your Community?

MAY 2020

There are many ways we as fire service leaders can engage our communities. read more
FY 2019 SAFER Grants: Application Period Extended, Cost-Share Waived

May 15, 2020

In consideration of the economic effects of the pandemic, Acting Secretary Wolf also authorized waivers for certain provisions of the FY 2020 SAFER Grant Program. read more
Building a Fire Department Sustainability Program Starts with Policy

MAY 2020

Fire departments are not businesses, but we don’t have to look far to find examples of private sector management practices adopted into the fire service. read more
Expectations Memos: Building Understanding and Rapport

MAY 2020

Expectations memos can be a handy tool in building high performing teams and productive employees. read more
Because We Are Still Here

APRIL 2020

When an events like a pandemic occur, it should cause us to stop for a second and think about what is truly important. read more
The Best of Times

APRIL 2020

The fire service and EMS world also got turned upside down when COVID-19 showed up in our door step. read more
Chief, Begin Your Day by Asking the Right Questions

April 2020

There are so many things a chief must decide in a day, so start with simple questions. read more
Are Your Firefighters Members or Employees?

April 2020

As you look at the policies, standard operating procedures or guidelines, how are you describing your firefighters or civilian personnel? read more
National Emergency Declaration: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

March 14, 2020

President Trump on March 13 declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, invoking the Stafford Act. read more
IAFC Launches Coronavirus Task Force

March 13, 2020

The Task Force will be monitoring COVID-19 and developing recommendations for ways that fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities. read more