Submit Your Comment on the OSHA Emergency Response Standard
Find resources and tools to help you understand the proposed standard and submit an effective comment by July 22.
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Enter for the Chance to Win DripDrop Electrolyte Drink Mix
DripDrop is donating 200,000 sticks of electrolyte drink mix to provide fast hydration to volunteer firefighters. 1,000 departments will win 2 cases (200 sticks) each!
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New Guide for Fire Service Families
The NVFC has released a guide to help families of new recruits adjust to the volunteer fire service lifestyle.
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24/7 Confidential Help Available When You Need It
The NVFC First Responder Helpline provides assistance to members and their families in a crisis moment and for a variety of work-life stresses.
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Upcoming Training
Join us on July 24 at 2pm ET for a Roundtable Talk on firefighter behavioral health.
Register nowNVFC Holds Train-the-Trainer Sessions for National Instructor Network
Jul 11, 2024:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently hosted two train-the-trainer events for instructors who will teach about key issues in the fire service across the U.S. One session addressed...
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DripDrop and NVFC Partner for Fifth Year to Provide Fast Hydration to Volunteer Firefighters
Jul 8, 2024:
Eligible responders can enter for a chance to receive two cases of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix for their volunteer fire department
Summer brings outdoor adventures, water activities, and barbecues,...
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Legislative Victory! AFG and SAFER Reauthorization Passes
Jul 2, 2024:
In a victory for the fire and emergency services, the Senate passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870). This bill reauthorizes the Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for...
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Take Action on OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard
Jul 2, 2024:
The NVFC is encouraging all volunteer responders to submit a public comment to OSHA by the July 22 deadline to explain how the proposed Emergency Response Standard will impact their department and...
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Five Volunteer Fire Departments Receive $5,000 Thanks to Partnership Between Nutella® and the NVFC
Jul 2, 2024:
$25,000 in grants and 100 pancake breakfast kits donated through the Nutella® “Stacks for Giving Back” program
Volunteer first responders are there when their community needs them – whatever...
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Volunteer View: Revolutionizing Recruitment with ChatGPT
Jul 2, 2024:
Artificial intelligence can be an asset for volunteer fire departments, offering a resource to help departments develop messaging and language to attract, inform, and motivate potential applicants....
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