Speaker and presentation proposals are now being accepted for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit, taking place June 26-27. Submit your proposal by November 2!
Oct 22, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the premier nonprofit association serving the volunteer fire, emergency, and rescue services. Today, the NVFC serves as the voice of over one million...
Oct 14, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has extended the deadline for submitting presentation proposals for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit. Qualified instructors and speakers now have until November...
Oct 14, 2025:
To improve volunteer first responders’ access to high-quality online education, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Columbia Southern University (CSU) have once again partnered to award...
Oct 14, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has been awarded an FY 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to continue its vital work in...
Oct 14, 2025:
By Walter Campbell
Ever wish you could bottle up the adrenaline, teamwork, and pure excitement of a fire call and hand it to someone thinking about joining? Good news: you can. Well, not literally...
Oct 14, 2025:
Pam Graydon and Matt Silliman from NIOSH presented NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch with an award recognizing the NVFC as NFR Champions.
The NVFC is proud to be recognized as a National Firefighter Registry...
WEBINAR - The Call to Service: Recruiting Veterans into Volunteer Emergency Service Departments 🗓️ November 5 @ 2pm ETA veteran never stops serving. In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, join the NVFC for a special webinar exploring how departments can engage veterans and their families in volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue service.Register now: buff.ly/1kZlkvM... See MoreSee Less
🏥 Funding Opportunity: $50 Billion to Strengthen Rural HealthThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a new Rural Health Transformation Program, offering up to $50 billion to help states modernize and expand access to care in rural communities.Innovative models such as community paramedicine and prehospital blood transfusion programs can be lifesaving for patients far from trauma centers.Learn more and apply by November 5: buff.ly/maZNrUF... See MoreSee Less
A positive attitude can change everything!Join Dr. Candice McDonald, Chief Joel Cerny, and guest Darin Lintner on October 23 at 7pm ET for a 30-minute R&R Coffee Talk on how to create an environment that supports recruitment, retention, and teamwork.👉 Register now: buff.ly/CaYdJ3o... See MoreSee Less
Enhance your department’s emergency response with Buxus! The app connects pipeline operators and emergency responders — promoting vital, real-time communication when it matters most. Access on-demand information about operators, assets, contacts, and emergency response resources right from your device.Learn more at 🔗 www.Buxus.io ... See MoreSee Less
Strong mentors build strong firefighters 💪Join us Oct. 28 @ 12pm ET for an NVFC Roundtable Talk on Mentorship in the Fire Service with Joe Maruca, Dr. Denis Onieal, Tiger Schmittendorf, and moderator Candice McDonald.Let’s talk about how mentorship can boost recruitment, retention, and leadership in your department!🔗 Register here: buff.ly/hN5eefm... See MoreSee Less
Mentorship is a powerful tool to pass on knowledge, skills, and culture in the fire service. This NVFC Roundtable Talk will explore how mentorship programs can strengthen recruitment, retention, and l...
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