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		<title>Silver Ribbon Report: Guidelines and Best Practices for a Successful Youth Fire Service Program</title>
		<link>http://www.vcos.org/2010/02/02/silver-ribbon-report-guidelines-and-best-practices-for-a-successful-youth-fire-service-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Nauman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The VCOS Silver Ribbon Report: Guidelines and Best Practices for a Successful Youth Fire Service Program is now available online.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The VCOS Silver Ribbon Report: Guidelines and Best Practices for a Successful Youth Fire Service Program is now available <a href="http://www.vcos.org/resources/publications/" target="_self">online</a>.</p>
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		<title>2009 VCOS Survey Results</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Nauman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The economic climate of 2008 shifted the focus for many fire service leaders from growth to survival.  In an attempt to assist our members with decision-making needs, the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the IAFC conducted a survey in mid-2009. Chief Shane Ray shared the results of the survey &#8211; for the first time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The economic climate of 2008 shifted the focus for many fire service leaders from growth to survival.  In an attempt to assist our members with decision-making needs, the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the IAFC conducted a survey in mid-2009. Chief Shane Ray shared the results of the survey &#8211; for the first time - with attendees at the <a href="http://www.iafc.org/vcosSymposium" target="_blank">2009 VCOS Symposium in the Sun</a>.</p>
<p>Review the survey results <a href="http://www.vcos.org/resources/" target="_self">here</a>.</p>
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