Volunteer News

IAFC Recommends that Fire and EMS Chiefs Prepare for Supply Chain Interruptions

October 2, 2024

The IAFC recommends that fire and EMS chiefs take precautions to prepare for possible supply chain interruptions. read more

Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer Released

August 9, 2018

Fire service leaders and all personnel are asked to make cancer prevention a priority in all fire departments. read more
IAFC and Pierce Manufacturing Announce 2018 Fire Chiefs of the Year

August 7, 2018

Herbert Leusch, volunteer, and Joanne Hayes-White, career, named Fire Chiefs of the Year read more
Illness and Injury Prevention Award Now Accepting Applications

July 18, 2018

The Award is designed to support the NFFF and USFA initiatives to reduce firefighter injuries and illness. read more
VCOS and VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award Open

July 9, 2018

Award recognizes innovative volunteer department retention and recruitment programs. read more
VCOS Accepting Nominations for Chief John M. Buckman III Leadership Award

July 2, 2018

Award recognizes fire service leaders who demonstrat leadership, integrity, and outstanding values. read more
Unofficial Results: VCOS Board Election Announced

June 28, 2018

3-year terms will start at the VCOS Annual Meeting during FRI in Dallas. read more
Symposium in the Sun Scholarship Now Accepting Applications through Aug. 10

June 25, 2018

Conference helps leaders address unique challenges facing departments of all sizes. read more
Training as if Your Life Depended on It!

April 17, 2018

The public and all our fellow firefighters are relying on us to be 100% proficient 100% of the time. The only way that happens is through training—every day, every shift, whenever and however you can. read more
President’s Letter: Help is Available for the Volunteer Fire Service

April 17, 2018

We have a crisis on our hands: The number of volunteer firefighters is down and the local ranks of volunteer firefighters are getting older. There’s no quick fix to this problem, but resources are available to help calm the storm. read more
Executive Officer Leadership: Tipping Over

April 17, 2018

The life of an on-call/volunteer firefighter often becomes a balancing act. We need department cultures that recognize the importance of family and the wellbeing of our members. read more