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Guidance on Developing a Successful Fire Chaplain Service in Your Fire Department

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Yellow Ribbon Report Update on behavioral wellness now available!

Report provides resources, action items toward a proactive approach to mental wellness in our industry.

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Two Fire/EMS Departments to Receive Heart Safe Community Awards at 2024 Fire-Rescue Med Conference

April 30, 2024
City of Madison and Dothan, Alabama fire departments recognized for their exceptional efforts toward cardiac safety & education.

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April 25, 2024
Share your unique insights, causes of interest, and valuable expertise with hundreds of other leaders at our symposium.

Passing of VCOS Immediate Past Chair Chief Charles Flynn

March 13, 2024
Chief Charles Flynn, Immediate Past Chair of the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, early this morning.

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Developing Inclusive Teams Workshop

May 4 - 5, 2024 | Conshohocken, PA
Join us for a Developing Inclusive Teams workshop in Conshohocken, PA.
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Top Five Actions or Inactions That Will Create Legal Challenges for You

May 7, 2024 Online
This webinar outlines several issues (out of hundreds) that could place your department in legal jeopardy
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Key Steps for Simplifying Your Agency’s PPE Tracking and Inspections

May 9, 2024 Online
Learn how your department can ensure every piece of PPE is inspected, cleaned, repaired, and maintained correctly

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