The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will host the 2023 Symposium in the Sun from 9-12 November 2023 in Clearwater, Florida. The IAFC's Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS) provides chief officers who manage volunteers within a volunteer or combination fire, rescue or EMS delivery system with information, education, services and representation to enhance
The International Association of Fire Chiefs' Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS) will host The Top 10 Things That Will Get You In Trouble If You Don’t Pay Attention online event on 5 September from 1600-1700 ET. This webinar will discuss the mistakes leaders make in many cases that can be catastrophic for others and
A workshop on reducing a firefighter's exposure to carcinogens and other hazardous materials by meeting NFPA 1851 standards for decontamination of PPE will be held 13 July 2023 from 1300-1400 ET. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) established the NFPA 1851 standard to increase focus on decontamination of PPE to reduce cancer and minimize fireground
