Jun 24, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) 2025 Training Summit took place on June 20-21 in Salt Lake City, UT. Since 2014, this signature fire and emergency services conference annually brings...
Jun 24, 2025:
Does your fire department need funding? The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant provides funding to help increase or maintain the number of trained, frontline firefighters,...
Jun 24, 2025:
The digital version of the NVFC’s annual Firefighter Strong publication is now available here. Delve into critical fire and emergency service topics including recruitment, leadership, health and...
Jun 24, 2025:
Much has been written on how to attract and keep fire service volunteers. One area that should be getting more attention is leadership. Just like the adage “You get what you give,” strong leaders...
Jun 24, 2025:
NVFC members who are active volunteer firefighters have until June 30 to enter for the chance to win a MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. The helmet showcases the iconic traditional design with innovative...
Jun 24, 2025:
DripDrop Hydration, PBC, is teaming up with the NVFC for the sixth year to help provide critical hydration to volunteer firefighters. This year, a total of 1,000 volunteer fire departments that have...
📬 Stay Informed with NVFC News and UpdatesDon’t miss out on the latest in the fire and emergency services! Sign up for the Dispatch and Training Times e-newsletters, plus get important news alerts delivered straight to your inbox.Stay up to date on NVFC news, legislative initiatives, calls to action, grants, training opportunities, and more.👉 Sign up today: bit.ly/40yjdOg... See MoreSee Less
💧 Get ready! The DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign opens July 8.For the sixth year, DripDrop and the NVFC are teaming up to help keep volunteer firefighters hydrated with 200,000 electrolyte sticks.1,000 departments will each receive two free cases. Your department could be one of them! You must have at least one NVFC member to apply.Application period runs July 8-22 – stay tuned! ... See MoreSee Less
🚨LAST CALL!Applications for FEMA’s SAFER and FP&S grant programs are due July 3.💰 $360M for SAFER: Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program offers grants to support either: 1. Hiring of Firefighters 2. Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters. Apply here: bit.ly/3v9wi4c💰 $36M for FP&S: The Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Program helps fund fire prevention efforts and research to enhance firefighter safety, health, and wellbeing. Apply here: bit.ly/3IAVXG9... See MoreSee Less
Upcoming Webinar: The Continuing Evolution of Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System Design and SafetyJoin us and The AES Corporation on July 8 at 2pm ET for a free webinar with presenter Mike Simpson, AES’ leading engineer in BESS technology.As utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) expand across the U.S., it’s vital for firefighters to understand advances in technology, safety systems, codes and standards, and facility design. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3G9wN3K... See MoreSee Less
As the deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the U.S. accelerates, it’s critical for project developers, owners, and operators to engage with local firefighters to pro...
Soot contains dangerous chemicals and carcinogens that cling to gear andoff-gases for long periods of time, which is harmful to you and those around you. However, much of this contamination can be washed off on-scene with soap, water, and an industrial scrub brush. ... See MoreSee Less
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