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The Voice of the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

The National Volunteer Fire Council (the NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services. Our work empowers firefighters and EMS personnel, as well as the people who support them. You can help us make a difference for hundreds of thousands of firefighters, EMS personnel and rescue personnel nationally. Explore our site to find out how to participate in the NVFC.

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Junior Firefighter Scholarship Applications Due May 15

Applications for the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Junior Firefighter Scholarship and Grant Program are due by 5 pm EDT on May 15 ... more »

Draft National EMS Education Standards Open for Comment

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Health Resources and Services Administration have partnered with the National Association of EMS Educators to develop new national EMS education standards ... more »

May 18-24 is National EMS Week

Celebrate the emergency medical services during National EMS Week from May 18-24. This week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's first responders ... more »

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