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State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council Award $1 Million in Grants to Local Fire Departments

Oct 3, 2024: 100 departments will each receive a $10,000 grant to purchase needed equipment Photo courtesy of Sejal Dave, Oronoco Fire Department. Just in time for Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, State Farm®...
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NVFC Holds Fall Meeting in Kansas City, MO

Sep 24, 2024: The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Board of Directors held its annual fall meeting on September 18-20 in Kansas City, MO. The board gathers as a whole twice a year to conduct Council business,...
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OSHA Releases Statement on Volunteers; Deadline this Week to Request to Testify at OSHA Hearing

Sep 24, 2024: This week the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a statement indicating that they are listening to the public comments and the significant concerns the volunteer fire...
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Fire Departments in KY, VT Awarded Turnouts and Helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway

Sep 24, 2024: MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to announce the latest recipients of new turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe...
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Serving the Whole Community: Supporting Every Generation in the Fire Service

Sep 24, 2024: Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community Intergeneration Month is held worldwide each September. First launched in 2000, Intergeneration Month is a time to examine,...
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New Course Now Available on Creating a Successful Junior Firefighter Program

Sep 24, 2024: Junior firefighter programs can be a key recruitment pipeline for volunteer fire departments. Thanks to a grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the NVFC has released a new course on Building a...
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