May 16, 2024:
In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down campaign, June 16-22, the Safety Stand Down Sweepstakes Quiz is now live, featuring questions that reinforce key messages and practices behind this...
May 16, 2024:
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship for up to 60 credit hours
Volunteer first responders lead busy lives, which can make it difficult to pursue personal goals such as higher education....
May 7, 2024:
There has been big progress in the fight to reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants, and the U.S. Fire Administration...
May 7, 2024:
On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s “Fire Brigades” standard with a proposed new...
May 7, 2024:
NVFC Board of Directors
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) held its annual board of directors meeting on April 25-27 in Arlington, VA. Sixty-eight directors from 43 states were in attendance....
May 7, 2024:
By Rick Markley
Like many over the age of 45, Sandra Sokol’s introduction to the fire service came from the 1970s TV show Emergency! Like many women, she juggled a career, motherhood, and a divorce....
Do you believe that volunteer firefighters have an obligation to pursue new information, methods, training, and funding? In the eyes of Tim Cramblit (Crescent Lake, OR), this is essential for being the best public servant one can be.Check out Cramblit’s Volunteer Spotlight at bit.ly/3UUh65b! ... See MoreSee Less
It’s important that volunteer first responders understand how OSHA’s proposed emergency response standard would affect them and their departments. This Roundtable Talk on Thursday at 1pm ET will highlight the biggest concerns with the proposed revision and advise participants on how they can take action. Register: bit.ly/may-16-rt... See MoreSee Less
Being a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider can be tough. This #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, focus on what you and your department can do to support mental wellbeing and build resilience. These free resources from the NVFC can help: bit.ly/3UwQ3eT... See MoreSee Less
Is your volunteer fire department prepared to respond to incidents involving warehouses with robotics, or other high challenge facilities? Learn about the challenges these facilities pose and how to prepare for an incident at this free webinar on Wednesday at 2pm ET. Thank you to Stonehouse Media Incorporated for sponsoring this webinar! Register: bit.ly/0515-webinar... See MoreSee Less
Is your EMS or fire-rescue agency really prepared to provide emergency care to children? Find out by taking the new online assessment from the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project. Learn more and access the assessment at bit.ly/3ykrXw8. ... See MoreSee Less
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