2024: Division Chief Training Robert Barron
Flower Mound (TX) Fire Department
IAFC VCOS Training Officer Award
Recognizing Those Who Exemplify Excellence
Vector Solutions is honored to sponsor the annual IAFC VCOS Training Officer Award, which recognizes individuals who go above and beyond delivering outstanding training, exhibiting exceptional innovation, and a commitment to best practices.
Training Officer Recognition Award Hall of Fame
Vector Solutions and the IAFC share the mission of keeping firefighters safe and prepared. And when it comes to readiness, training is paramount. That’s why Vector sponsors this annual award recognizing those who do so much preparing firefighters.
2023: Captain Shane Metcalfe
Irondequoit (NY) Fire District
2022: Fire Training Coordinator John V. White, Apex (NC) Fire Department
Apex (NC) Fire Department
2021: Volunteer Training Coordinator James Hedrick
Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue
2020: Deputy Chief of Training Karl Neubecker
Ellington Fire Department (CT)
2019: Division Chief Lee Whitner
South Adams County Fire Department (CO)
2018: Deputy Chief Joshua Blum
Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Department
2017: Training Chief Michael Accardo III
St. Tammany (LA) Fire District 9
2016: Deputy Chief Steve Malone
Manhattan Fire Protection District (IL)
2015: Assistant Chief Bradley Pinsky
Manlius Fire Department (NY)
2014: Captain Chip Everett
Oshtemo Fire and Rescue (MI)
2011: Chief Sheri R. Bemis
CFO, Oxford Fire-EMS (MA)
Training Officers Making a Difference
Vector Solutions has sponsored this prestigious award 12 of the last 14 years. But in 2024, more than 40 nominations were made, breaking all previous records. The award recognizes volunteer fire training excellence, but nominees need to have a chief or department with IAFC membership to be selected as the winner.
An Exclusive Offer for IAFC VCOS Members
Are you looking to upgrade your agency’s training program, but have a limited budget to make it happen? Vector Solutions is excited to announce a special offer now available for IAFC VCOS Members.
Agencies can now access the industry’s leading online training management system, TargetSolutions, at a discounted price. Find out the details today!
Career and Volunteer Fire Training
Vector Solutions is honored to sponsor the IAFC Training Officer Recognition Award.
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“When our firefighters respond to emergencies, it’s thanks to their training they are prepared for the challenges they face.”
