Cumberland Valley VFA Honored with IAFC SHS Organizational Safety Award
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| Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) was the proud recipient of the IAFC’s Safety Health and Survival Section (SHS) and VFIS’s “Billy Goldfeder Organizational Safety Award,” given for its outstanding commitment and significant contribution to fire service health and safety. |
| VFIS Offers ESO Disaster Planning & Business Continuity Resource |
| VFIS’ new program, Emergency Service Organization (ESO) Disaster Planning & Business Continuity,
helps ESOs deal with the impact that natural disasters can have on their organization. Emergency responders spend an extensive amount of time preparing for disasters that affect the communities they serve. Unfortunately, the impact the disaster may have on the local ESO is typically not considered. |
| VFIS EVDT Program - Updated USFA PowerPoint Slide |
| Updated slide for the 2008 version of the EVDT program (PowerPoint slide 17) |
| VFIS Releases Updated Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program |
| VFIS is pleased to announce the release of the 2008 edition of the Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) Program. The effort is part of VFIS’ commitment to reducing the number of deaths and injuries among the emergency responder population. Part of that commitment is promoting the safe operation of emergency vehicles. |
| New VFIS Communiqué Available - Cellular Telephone in EMS |
| Advancements and availability in technology have made devices such as cellular telephones part of our everyday activities. While cell phones offer a means of convenient communication, they also create new challenges for EMS providers and caregivers. |
VCOS/VFIS Announce 2008 Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations Achievement Award |
| The IAFC Volunteer Combination Officer Section (VCOS) and VFIS are proud to announce the availability of their 2nd annual Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations Achievement Award. |
| NVFC Releases Podcast on Retention and Recruitment |
| The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) teamed up with Firehouse.com to record a podcast on two of the biggest challenges facing volunteer fire departments – retention and recruitment. |
| VCOS/VFIS Announce Retention and Recruitment Award |
| VCOS and VFIS are pleased to announce the establishment of an exciting new partnership designed to recognize success and excellence in the retention and recruitment of emergency service organization members. |
| VCOS/VFIS "Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations Initiative" National Award Recipient |
| The Staunton (Illinois) Fire Protection District was selected by the IAFC Volunteer Combination Officer Section (VCOS) and VFIS as the national award recipient for its "Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations Initiative". |
| VFIS Offers Four New Communiqués |
| VFIS is offering four new communiqués, our technical reference bulletin for ESOs, from the Risk Control Services Department of Glatfelter Insurance Group. |
Junior Fire and Emergency Service Program Resource Now Available Online
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| Junior Programs help Emergency Service Organizations (ESOs) recruit new volunteers and interest others in full time emergency service work. VFIS offers a recently-revised resource to assist organizations that might be considering a new youth program. |
| VFIS - From Our Customers' Perspective Streaming Videos |
| VFIS recently produced a testimonial video to highlight our response to Disasters/Claims, Our Agents, Value, Service, Reputation and Training Resources. We featured nine different clients from across the country and profiled their experiences with VFIS. The result reaffirms VFIS' position as the leading provider of insurance in the emergency services community. |
| When the Unbelievable Occurs |
| Hurricanes Katrina and Rita 2005 - Our Customers' Perspective |
