Volunteer News

Good News! Symposium In The Sun Update Following Hurricane Milton!

October 17, 2024

The Hilton is open at full capacity, with amenities open or soon to be open (pool, bars, etc.), with no structural or utility damage. read more

Firefighter Safety Culture Starts Behind the Wheel

October 2019

A comprehensive emergency vehicle driver program demonstrates your organization’s culture of safety for your firefighters, as well as the general public, that encounters our emergency vehicles on the street. read more
Firefighters' Top 8 Characteristics of Effective Leaders

October 2019

Firefighters weigh in on what makes a leader worthy of respect and loyalty. read more
Accounting for Fire Departments in Congress

October 2019

Your help is needed to contact your members of Congress and urge them to include fire sprinklers and volunteer tax protections in any tax package that Congress will pass this year. 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
VCOS and EFO Release New Report to Assist in First 100 Days as a Chief

August 9, 2019

New report lays out the key things a new or interim chief needs to know and be thinking about on the first day, during the first week, during the first month, and during months two through six. read more
National Diversity and Inclusion Program Departments Announced

July 30, 2019

This program focuses on improving volunteer recruitment and retention through more inclusive and diverse departments nationwide read more
VCOS & VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open

July 17, 2019

The award recognizes success and excellence in the retention and recruitment of emergency service members. read more
Can You Spot a Cry for Help?

July 15, 2019

We must acknowledge and seek to genuinely understand the ongoing emotional impact of our job—which we love—on our health and well-being. Read about a tool that can help. read more
Nominations Open for Chief Buckman Leadership Award

July 3, 2019

Nomination period for the Chief Buckman Leadership Award is open through August 16. read more

IAFC News

Welcome and congratulations to incoming our three incoming executive committee leaders

August 16, 2024

Three of IAFC's incoming executive committee leaders were administered their oath of office read more
Oregon firefighter honored with 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor

August 15, 2024

Engineer Manny Sharp (center) of the Medford (Oregon) Fire Department was announced the winner of the 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor at the IAFC’s Fire-Rescue International conference in Dallas. read more
Pierce and IAFC Celebrate Leadership with 2024 Fire Chief of the Year Awards

August 14, 2023

IAFC Fire Chief of the Year 2024” honorees at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in Dallas, TX read more