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IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Announces Winner of the 2024 Retention & Recruitment Award
November 13, 2024
Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS is the winner of the 2024’s Retention and Recruitment Award
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New VCOS Board Members Sworn-In at Fire-Rescue International
August 6, 2021
Chief Brita Horn, Assistant Chief Paul Sterling, Jr., Chief Al Yancey, Jr., and Chief Kevin Hardwick sworn in at FRI 2021.
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Members of Congress Introduce Legislation with Housing Benefits for Volunteer Fire and EMS Personnel
July 23, 2021
The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act (S. 2316/H.R. 4377) was introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-MN) and Representative Cynthia Axne (D-IA). Both bills have bipartisan support.
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Winner Announced for 2021 VCOS Training Officer Recognition Award Sponsored by Vector Solutions
July 7, 2021
James Hedrick, Volunteer Training Coordinator from Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue Department Named the 2021 Recipient
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IAFC Seeks Proposals for App Development
June 24, 2021
IAFC seeks competitive proposals for app development that will enable fire departments to create recruitment and retention plans
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Vector Solutions and IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Now Accepting Nominations for the 2021 Training Officer Recognition Award
April 27, 2021
The award, which is now open for nominations, acknowledges exemplary conduct by a training officer for their innovation and effectiveness when delivering training.
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NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles
February 22, 2021
Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.
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State-by-State Listing of Vaccine Priority Available
December 11, 2020
IAFC urges members to contact their governors in support of providing all fire and EMS personnel with priority access to COVID vaccines.
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Wildland Fire Highlighted in Congressional Briefing
August 18, 2020
IAFC educates Congress about current wildland fire issues
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IAFC Urges Expanded Support for Nonprofit Fire Departments
June 9, 2020
IAFC urges the SBA to assist private nonprofit fire departments.
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Now Accepting Nominations for VCOS/TargetSolutions Training Officer Recognition Award
May 21, 2020
TargetSolutions and IAFC’s VCOS team once again for the annual Training Officer Recognition Award.
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Emergency Vehicle Management Section Forms - Emergency Vehicle Supply and Demand Work Group
March 31, 2025
Information regarding the EVMS work group
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Submit Your Nominations for the 2025 Fire Chief of the Year Awards
March 25, 2025
The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Fire Chief of the Year Awards
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Kansas City to Host 2nd International Fire Department Exchange at IAFC WUI Conference
March 24, 2025
The 2nd International Fire Department Exchange is set to take place in conjunction with WUI 2025
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