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Nominations Open for Prestigious Training Officer Award

May 9, 2024
VCOS is accepting nominations for the Prestigious 2024 Training Officer Recognition Award

U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants

May 8, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass S. 870, extending the end date of both the AFG (FIRE) & SAFER Grants. The bill will now be considered by the Senate.

Fire Chiefs: Act Now to Save the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs!

May 6, 2024
U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870)

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VCOS Town Hall

May 21, 2024 Online
This webinar will be an interactive panel discussion that is open to attendee questions
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Mental Fitness Training for Life

May 23, 2024 Online
The webinar introduces a method of leadership development based on brain science, called Positive Intelligence
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Lessons Learned from a Line of Duty Death

May 28, 2024 Online
This webinar will review the "Lessons Learned" report detailing the 2007 line-of-duty death of Firefighter Kyle Wilson

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