The award is designed to acknowledge outstanding performance by a chief, training officer, or other individual acquainted with training who has exhibited innovation for firefighter training, a commitment to best practices in training, and operational effectiveness at their department.
“The opportunity to work with the VCOS to recognize one of its members for going above and beyond in their role as a fire service training officer is something we are honored to do,” said TargetSolutions’ Executive Vice President Thom Woodward.
“This award is about honoring an individual for their dedication to delivering exceptional firefighter training. TargetSolutions is focused on helping firefighters become more prepared for the challenges they face through quality training. We see it as a great privilege to work with the IAFC and recognize an individual with that same goal.”
Thom Woodward, TargetSolutions, Executive VP
Nominations for the award are being accepted now through May 31. The winner will receive a trip to Atlanta for Fire-Rescue International, which is scheduled Aug. 26-29. Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations, as well as a plaque commemorating the award, will be presented to the winner.
All IAFC members are eligible for the award, which will be announced at the VCOS annual meeting during FRI. The winner must be in attendance to accept the award.
Last year, TargetSolutions sponsored the VCOS award, which went to Capt. Chip Everett of Oshtemo Township Fire Department in Michigan.
In addition to the Training Officer Recognition Award, TargetSolutions is offering VCOS members a discount on the industry’s most powerful online training management system. Departments will receive $500 off TargetSolutions’ set-up fee, plus an additional 10 percent off user fees. If interested in this discount, please click here.
About TargetSolutions
TargetSolutions delivers cutting-edge software applications, engaging online training courses, and world-class customer service. The company was founded in 1999 and today there are more than 2,000 organizations across the country using TargetSolutions’ innovative technology to solve their training challenges. TargetSolutions is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information, please call 1-800-840-8048 or check online at www.targetsolutions.com.
About IAFC Volunteer & Combination Officers Section
VCOS provides chiefs and chief officers who manage volunteers within a volunteer or combination fire, rescue or EMS delivery system with information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism. For more information, check online at www.iafc.org/micrositeVCOSorg/.
