Fire & EMS News

IAFC Billy Goldfleder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award

11/21/2018 | November

VFIS proudly sponsors the International Association of Fire Chiefs Safety Health and Survival Section’s Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award. Congratulations Kingman Fire Department!

2018 Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award Recipient Announced

11/21/2018 | November

We are excited to announce the recipient of the 2018 Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award. Please join us in congratulating Vina Drennan on her outstanding service to first responders.

Nominations now open: Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award

11/21/2018 | November

This award recognizes organizations working to advance firefighter health and safety. Nominations are due by December 6, 2018.

Announcement: new classes now available!

11/6/2018 | November

We’ve added new classes to the VFIS educational offerings that cover some familiar topics and some perhaps not-so-familiar reminders to help you develop best practices and keep your team safe.

Update from the National Fire Academy: November Course Offering

10/30/2018 | October

Calling all company-level officers, chief officers, and supervisors who have department-level health and safety responsibilities (such as program planning and implementation) and who may serve as an Incident Safety Officer or department Health and Safety Officer. By popular demand, The National Fire Academy has added an additional offering of the Safety Program Operations (R0154) course.

VFIS’ Jenaway Receives Pin & Re-Designation from Center for Public Safety Excellence

10/9/2018 | October

We're proud to announce that VFIS Executive Vice President of Education, Training and Consulting, Dr. Bill Jenaway, was the recipient of re-designation as a Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer at the recent International Association of Fire Chiefs conference.

Cancer Coverage for New York Volunteer Firefighters - Effective 1/1/19

8/31/2018 | August

Effective January 1, 2019, any fire district, department, or company that has an eligible volunteer firefighter must show proof of insurance coverage that meets the requirements of this Act or show satisfactory proof of the ability to pay such compensation to ensure adequate coverage for all eligible volunteers.

President Executes Firefighter Cancer Registry Act

8/14/2018 |

This new legislation is incredible news for first responders across the country.

Check out our newest classes!

8/14/2018 | August

Check out our new courses and share them with your crew today!

Fall VFIS Tradeshow + Conference Schedule

8/14/2018 | August

Browse our fall tradeshow and conference schedule. We hope to see you there!

Retention and Recruitment Award for Fire and Emergency Service Organizations

7/5/2018 | July

Does your ESO excel in retention and recruitment? Applications for the 2018 Retention and Recruitment Award are now open! Apply by August 24, 2018.

Best Practices: See Something; Say Something

5/2/2018 | May

Asking workplace participants to report their suspicions of wrongdoing is a best practice and the cornerstone of preventing or mitigating loss.

Upcoming VFIS Tradeshow Conference Schedule

5/2/2018 | May

Browse our spring & summer tradeshow conference schedule. In the area? Stop by and see us!

Training Update: New VFIS Classes Have Arrived!

5/2/2018 | May

We’ve added new classes to the VFIS educational offerings! These classes cover some exciting new innovations and changing guidelines.

In the News: Critical Illness & Cancer - Do we need coverage for our members?

4/17/2018 | April

Did you know that firefighters are up to 100 times more likely to have a heart attack while battling to put out a fire or that they are 14 times more likely to suffer a heart attack when simply responding to an alarm?

In the News: Active-Shooter Response: Tools for Better Preparedness

3/1/2018 | March

Does your emergency service organization have specific plans in place to deal with an active shooter?

FAQ - Where to Find Important VFIS Information

3/14/2018 | March

Our website offers a lot of detailed and valuable information. Your time is valuable, so we want to help you find exactly the information you need as quickly as possible.

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