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Virginia Chief Officer Academy – MODULAR PROGRAM JANUARY 2025

January 10 – 12, 2025 & January 24 -26, 2025

Abingdon Virginia

Application period will be open from November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024.

Program Tuition $495.00

The Virginia Fire Chiefs’ Association (VFCA) is very excited to deliver the first Modular Virginia Chief Officer Academy (VCOA) in January 2025. This 4-Day residential program delivered over two weekends is designed to develop the leadership skills of aspiring and new chief officers across the Commonwealth of Virginia.  All personnel are encouraged to apply, however volunteer fire service personnel will have priority selection.  All meals and lodging will be provided.   Ensure you are submitting your application to the correct academy. Applications submitted to the incorrect academy will not be considered.  Additionally, please check all of your calendars (personal, department, etc.) prior to applying to prevent any conflicts.   

Selected students will arrive in Abingdon on Friday of each weekend and will be required to stay in provided lodging.  Course work will occur on Friday evening, and all day on Saturday and Sunday both weekends. 

THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL ACADEMY AND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE 100% ATTENDANCE.

This program is supported by the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association and funding from the SAFER Grant program.

 

About the Virginia Chief Officer Academy

The Virginia Chief Officer Academy is a week-long residential leadership course designed to prepare the newly appointed or prospective chief officer for various aspects of leadership challenges they may face. The program includes lectures from fire service leaders from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VCOA staff and instructors will guide students on a leadership journey starting with personal leadership all the way to executive-level leadership.

This program could not exist without the support of the members and partners of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association and the Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation. You can donate to the Virginia Fire Officers Academy through the Foundation either by mail or online. All donations are tax-deductible.

All alumni of the VCOA are encouraged to check out the Facebook page for the Virginia Chief Officer Academy. You will find all the updates about the VCOA on these pages. We also would like to see your support by joining the Virginia Fire Chief Associations Company Officer Section. A portion of the membership fee helps fund training programs offered for company officers. You also receive all the amenities offered to you as a member of the VFCA. Join online today.

For more information or questions, please email info@vfoa.us

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