Register now for the 2025 NVFC Training Summit, focusing on recruitment and retention, health and safety, and leadership. Travel stipends are available - apply by April 1.
Mar 18, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual fire service achievement awards. These awards recognize those who have gone above and beyond in service to...
Mar 18, 2025:
On March 7, the National Fire Academy (NFA) was closed as part of the Administration’s effort to evaluate its programs’ efficiency and alignment with their priorities. The NFA is closed...
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Over the past two months the Trump Administration has undertaken efforts to streamline agency functions in the federal government. The Administration is exempting personnel deemed necessary to meet...
Mar 18, 2025:
How your department can improve burnout, mental health, and job satisfaction with FOCUS
By Victoria Gallogly
It’s no secret that firefighting is a hazardous job that can lead to injuries,...
Mar 18, 2025:
State Farm® has teamed up with the NVFC to provide 100 eligible fire departments with five previously owned laptops each. These laptops will aid departments in administrative tasks, training,...
Mar 18, 2025:
Want to attend the 2025 NVFC Training Summit on June 20-21 in Salt Lake City but worried about the cost? The NVFC has you covered. There is still time to apply for a travel stipend that will reimburse...
Firefighting is a tough, high-risk job — and it takes a toll. Mental health, job satisfaction, and well-being are all on the line. That’s where the FOCUS survey comes in.Check out this NVFC article by Victoria Gallogly on how departments can use FOCUS data to spark real change, secure funding, and better protect their crews: bit.ly/4iGYRcS... See MoreSee Less
Kevin D. Quinn, NVFC Director from Rhode Island and past chair, recently sat down with the FireRescue1 podcast Better Every Shift to talk about key issues in the fire service—like recruitment & retention, the importance of unity, and how we can elevate the volunteer fire service.He also shared insights with Public Safety Group on how volunteer firefighting is evolving and offered valuable a... See MoreSee Less
Join Dr. Candice McDonald & Chief Joel Cerny on March 27 at 7pm ET for an interactive discussion on Behavioral Health with special guests Jeff Dill & Sheri Nickel. 30-minute session + audience Q&ARegister now: bit.ly/43L8pPl... See MoreSee Less
Mark Your Calendars: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 3!The first Saturday in May is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, co-sponsored by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm — and it’s all about taking action to protect your home and community from wildfire risk.This year’s focus? The first five feet around your home. Creating defensible space in this zone... See MoreSee Less
March is National Kidney Month, and it's the perfect time to learn how you can make a life-saving impact. The Kidneys for First Responders initiative is dedicated to helping first responders in need of a kidney transplant — and spreading awareness about the power of living donation. Learn more about kidney health and how to get involved: bit.ly/4iTmcrw... See MoreSee Less
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The leading nonprofit membership association representing the volunteer fire, EMS & rescue industry.
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Taking Safety Science to the Streets
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Chief Kevin Quinn: ‘If you do retention right, you don’t have a recruitment problem’
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