Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS)

IAFC Legislative Hot Sheet. Check out this overview of the most prominent, current issues for the fire and emergency service, including talking points that you can use when discussing these issues with federal legislators. https://lnkd.in/g_FXz3aU

On behalf of the entire VCOS Board of Directors & staff, we have so many people to thank for an amazing Symposium in the Sun 2024! Thank you to the organizing committee, the IAFC conference staff - Chelsea Lear, Gillian Clarke, and Diane Ramos, the IAFC Executive Committee, the presenters and panelists, our sponsors, partners, exhibitors, the Hilton Clearwater staff and Clearwater community, the AV crew, the conference photographer David Bretz, and most of all YOU, thank you for being here and making it a memorable conference. We look forward to seeing you next year in Clearwater - November 13-16, 2025.

Congratulations to the Emerging Leader Alumni and Emerging Leader Scholarship winners, Capt. Bob Powell, Finleyville VFD and Chief Ethan Holmes, Wyomissing FD, sponsored by Gasway Consulting Group, LLC. And the Robert Bettenhausen Scholarship winner Chief Admin Office Eryn Micallef, Kittitas County FD, sponsored by VCOS. #SymposiumintheSun2024

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Stair Climb and 5K Walk this morning. You helped raise $13,000 for the NFFF! #firehero #SymposiumintheSun2024

Join the 2024 VCOS 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & 5K Walk TOMORROW, Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Hilton Hotel Clearwater. ??Onsite Registration: 6:00 a.m. ??Opening Ceremony: 6:30 a.m. ??Climb and Walk Start: 6:45 The Stair Climbs fund the programs provided by the NFFF to support the families of your local fallen firefighters and the New York City Fire Department @FDNY Counseling Service Unit. #firehero #SymposiumintheSun2024

Symposium in the Sun day one highlights: ??Symposium in the Sun 2024 is dedicated to the memory of Chief Chuck Flynn, who we sadly lost earlier this year. We began the day with a tribute to honor his unwavering dedication and service to the fire community. His legacy continues to inspire us all. ???Heartfelt tribute to our veterans. ??VCOS Chair Awards. ?Innovative and inspiring main stage presentations and panels, sponsored by First Due and Decan International. ??VFIS and Provident Awards. ??Industry briefing by conference sponsor FirstNet build with AT&T. ??Welcome reception sponsored by FirstNet. Thank you to all our conference sponsors, without your support this conference would not be possible. https://ow.ly/H1Yv50U7yAI Thank you for being here, we look forward to seeing what tomorrow brings. #symposiuminthesun2024

Symposium in the Sun Attendees – don't miss out on this exciting new VCOS education program on Friday, starting at 0800. The program consists of three parts, and while you’re encouraged to attend all three, it's not mandatory. Join us in the Waters Edge B room. Hope to see you there! #symposiuminthesun2024 #criticalthinkingacademy

Symposium in the Sun Attendees – don't miss out on this exciting new VCOS education program on Friday, starting at 0800. The program consists of three parts, and while you’re encouraged to attend all three, it's not mandatory. Join us in the Waters Edge B room. Hope to see you there! #symposiuminthesun2024 #criticalthinkingacademy

This afternoons general session at Symposium in the Sun is sponsored by Decan International https://ow.ly/oxJS50U7goo. Thank you for your support. #symposiuminthesun2024