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VCOS Announces Winner of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award
November 13, 2024
Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) recipient of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award.
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Would You Take 10 Minutes to Help the Volunteer and Combination Fire Service?
January 14, 2022
The IAFC is conducting a survey on diversity, equity and inclusion to assist volunteer recruitment and retention in the volunter and combination fire service. Learn more about the survey and participate today.
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Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition
December 22, 2021
A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience.
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FEMA Announces SAFER Grant Application Period: Jan. 3 – Feb. 4, 2022
December 22, 2021
The application period for the Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grants application period will begin on JAN 3.
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Needs Assessment of US Fire Service
December 17, 2021
Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.
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The IAFC-VCOS and Provident Insurance Announce the John M. Buckman III Leadership Award Winner: Assistant Chief David Lewis, Sr. (Ret.)
October 20, 2021
IAFC-VCOS and Provident Insurance Announce the 2021 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award Winner
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IAFC-VCOS and NVFC Release Lavender Ribbon Report Update to Reduce Occupational Cancer Risks
September 29, 2021
11 best practices for reducing exposure risks and preventing occupationally caused cancer in firefighters
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HHS Announces Availability of $25.5 billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding
September 14, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that $25.5 billion soon will be available to help EMS providers with the costs of providing COVID-19 response.
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IAFC Encourages Fire and EMS Departments to Remain Vigilant During the Fall
September 10, 2021
The Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee is in close contact with our federal intelligence and law enforcement partners and will work diligently to share any priority threat-related information.
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IAFC Position on COVID-19 Vaccination of Fire and EMS Personnel
August 24, 2021
The IAFC is committed to the health and safety of our fire and EMS department personnel.
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Chiefs Reflect on Interview Regarding Volunteer Firefighters
August 19, 2021
According to a National Fire Protection Association report, there is an estimated 1,115,000 firefighters in the United States. Of that total number, 745,000 or 67% are volunteer firefighters.
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Recap WUI with IAFC President, Chief Josh Waldo
April 2, 2025
Thank you to our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees for making this year's conference a success.
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Submit Your Nomination for the 2025 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
April 2, 2025
The IAFC is accepting nominations for the 2025 Ben Franklin Award for Valor now through May 9, 2025.
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Division Chief Kevin Fetterman Testifies Exploring the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Across the DHS Enterprise
April 1, 2025
During a testimony, Chief Kevin Fetterman highlighted the urgency to address the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
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