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Basic Arson Investigator Class

The Southwestern Illinois Police Academy will be presenting the 200-hour Basic Arson Investigator Class beginning June 28, 2021. This is a 5-week course, for fire personnel, is presented over 2 months and includes the 40-hour Mandatory Firearms Certification.

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National VWS Fire Camp Scholarships

Through a FEMA SAFER grant in partnership with with the IAFC's Volunteer and Combination Officers Section, the IAFC's National Volunteer Workforce Solutions program is offering $5,000 scholarships to 20 volunteer and combination fire departments across the country to produce a fire camp to help with recruitment efforts within their community. Preference will be given to departments who are using the fire camp to recruit women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups into their department.

ILLINOIS FIRE DEPARTMENT COVID ASSISTANCE GRANT NOTICE

Receive up to $15,000 in order to make up for lost donation revenues stemming from their inability to host local fundraising events during the periods of quarantines occurring in 2020.

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VCOC group Webinar Officer Development

June 22, 2021 6pm The answer to successful officer training lies beyond just the NFPA 1021 cerƟficaƟon. Successful programs, while based on professional standards and references, are also tailored to the specific needs of the department. This webinar will discuss conducƟng a needs assessment, ideas for an ongoing officer development program, and resources for program development, with a focus on small combinaƟon and volunteer fire departments.

Chief Emeritus Nominations

Chief Emeritus status is an honorary title for retired chief officers recognizing the type of meritorious service they provide to the community, fire service profession, and the Illinois Fire chiefs Association. Deadline July 31, 2021

2021 Explorers Weekend

Due to UIUC COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 Explorers Weekend in Champaign during June will be restricted to a 1-day event rather than the traditional 4-day format. Additionally, students and chaperones will not be provided overnight lodging as part of the event.

Chief Al Yancey, Jr. Volunteer and Combination Officer Section

I am excited to submit my name for re-election to the VCOS Board of Directors. I would like to continue to contribute as a board member.

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50th Annual Symposium

On behalf of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, I am thrilled to extend an invitation for you to attend our 50th Anniversary of the IFCA Symposium being held this coming May 12–14, 2021. Excitement fills the air, as plans are made to hold the Symposium once again with safety precautions being a top priority. The Symposium Committee has done an outstanding job to assure we have an event offering recognition, education, social networking and more.

JLMC Approved - Basic Assessor Certification Course Scheduled

The Joint Labor Management Committee plans to offer a BASIC ASSESSOR CERTIFICATION COURSE (BACC) commencing on June 7, 2021 and ending on June 9, 2021. The class will be held at the Normal Fire Department located at 606 S. Main Street in Normal, Illinois 61761

Seeking ISFSI Director

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking nominations and applications for the Director of Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI). To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be received by March 8, 2021.