Volunteer News

Chief Brian McQueen (Ret.) Named Winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award

November 13, 2024

VCOS announces the winner of the 2024 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award 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
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Assistance Available for Indiana Fire Departments

May 5, 2020

All support is provided free of cost to departments; the program is funded by the FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. read more
VCOS and Tim Shurr Team Up to Offer Valuable Online Leadership Education for the Fire Service

March 26, 2020

Six-Part Online Leadership Training 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
The IAFC Applauds Passage of Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act

January 15, 2020

VRIPA exempts nominal incentives for volunteer first responders from being considered taxable income for the 2020 tax year read more
It's Drone Safety Week

November 5, 2019

This is an opportunity to share your commitment to drone safety and download valuable resources for you and your crew. read more
U.S. DOT Proposes Major Rule for the Safe Transportation of LNG by Rail Tank Car

October 23, 2019

Currently, LNG may only be transported via rail in a portable tank with an approval from FRA. However, the HMR does authorize the DOT 113 specification tank car for other flammable cryogenic liquids read more
ET3 Updates: Where Is the Program Heading?

September 20, 2019

One of the most important announcements from CMMI came with their decision to extend the application period, which now will close on October 5 at 11:59 PM ET. read more
FRI 2019 Highlights: VCOS Interview

September 10, 2019

Chief Charles Flynn and Chief Al Yancey, Jr. on IAFC TV during FRI 2019 read more