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OSHA Emergency Response Hearing Concluding, Post Hearing Public Comment Period to Follow

Dec 3, 2024: Since November 12, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been holding a virtual public hearing on its proposed Emergency Response Standard. This hearing provides an additional...
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NVFC Seeking AFG, FP&S, and SAFER Grant Peer Reviewers

Dec 3, 2024: The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is one of nine national organizations that appoint representatives to serve as peer reviewers for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), Staffing for...
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NVFC Releases Course for New Firefighter Families

Dec 3, 2024: The NVFC has released a course in the Virtual Classroom on What to Expect: A Training for New Firefighter Families. Based on the NVFC’s guide to help new firefighter families navigate the volunteer...
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Building Relationships to Improve Hazmat Readiness

Dec 3, 2024: For busy all-hazards fire departments, allocating time for non-emergent activities relating to hazmat response can easily be ignored or delayed. However, building relationships and conducting...
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Apply for a Community Wildfire Defense Grant to Reduce Wildfire Risks

Dec 3, 2024: The application period is now open for the Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG), which help communities plan for and reduce wildfire risk. Communities, states, tribes, and nonprofits are eligible...
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Application Period Open for Assistance to Firefighters Grants

Dec 3, 2024: Fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and state fire training academies can apply for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to fund critical equipment and training. The application...
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