International Association of Fire Chiefs VCOS Volunteer & Combination Officers Section JOIN Newly Released Updates to the Lavender Ribbon Report 11 Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer. VIEW UPDATED REPORT The Latest IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App November 12, 2021 Access IAFC's online community via mobile app. READ MORE Five Tips for the New Volunteer Officer October 2020 Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making. READ MORE 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 READ MORE MORE NEWS Education Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey: How to Avoid Medicare Payment Reduction December 1, 2021 Online An overview and best practices for completing Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey. LEARN MORE REGISTER The Emerging Science of Improved Health & Resilience for Fire & EMS December 2, 2021 Online Learn about research on human wellness and longevity, and concrete, science-based steps to improve your health and lengthen your life. LEARN MORE REGISTER Leading and Engaging Volunteers and Employees with Jan Spence December 15, 2021 Online Join us for an exciting monthly series entitled: Growing as a Leader: Six Ways to Build, Engage and Retain Your Team! LEARN MORE REGISTER MORE EDUCATION About VCOS To develop and enhance effective, professional leaders of the volunteer and combination fire service by providing tools, resources and representation to lead their organizations effectively. Learn more Featured Resources Fire Service Women of Vision and Leadership Learn more about exceptional women in fire and emergency services. LEARN MORE VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update The VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update includes a new set of 11 best practices for responder behavioral wellness. LEARN MORE VCOS and NVFC Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer Information, statistics and resources on the 11 best practices to prevent firefighter cancer. LEARN MORE MORE RESOURCES Tweets by IAFC_VCOS VCOS Newsletters SPRING 2020 WINTER 2019-2020 MORE NEWSLETTERS © 1999-2021 Volunteer and Combination Officers Section. All rights reserved. Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / Discrimination & Harassment Policy