2023 TRAINING OFFICER RECOGNITION AWARD

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Vector Solutions and the IAFC's VCOS Are Proud to Present Special Award for Training

The IAFC's Volunteer and Combination Officers Section and Vector Solutions are joining forces for the tenth consecutive year to present the 2023 Training Officer Recognition Award, which acknowledges exemplary conduct by a training officer. The nomination period is now open!

The award is meant to recognize an individual who goes above and beyond in the delivery and execution of their agency's training, exhibiting exceptional creativity, commitment to best practices, and operational effectiveness at their department.


What Is Required to Be Nominated?

Nominees should be chiefs, training officers, or others acquainted with training

Nominees should demonstrate innovative methods for training (i.e. implementing new technologies, creativity with training, etc.)

Nominees must be an IAFC member, or come from a department where the department or the chief is an active IAFC member


What Will the Winner Receive?

Free registration at 2023 Fire-Rescue International event in Kansas City, Missouri

Round-trip airfare to the Fire-Rescue International conference and a three-night hotel stay

Recognition at VCOS section meetings and a plaque commemorating the award


Important Dates to Remember

Nomination period runs now through June 30

Winner will be announced in early July

FRI is scheduled Aug. 16-18 in Kansas City