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Application Period Now Open for MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway

Feb 24, 2026: 52 sets of turnout jackets, pants, and helmets will be awarded in 2026 MSA Safety, Nomex® and Kevlar® for Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to...
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Get Ready! Anheuser-Busch Water Donation Application Period Open March 2-6

Feb 24, 2026: Anheuser-Busch and the NVFC annually partner to support volunteer fire departments through the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program. In 2026, 1.5 million cans of water will be...
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Last Chance! Apply for a Travel Stipend to the NVFC Training Summit by March 1

Feb 24, 2026: There is still time to apply for a travel stipend to help offset the costs of attending the NVFC Training Summit. Taking place June 26-27 in Arlington, VA, this signature NVFC conference features...
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Firefighter Roadway Safety: A Proactive and Multilayered Approach

Feb 24, 2026: Firefighters face significant risks when operating on roadways due to unpredictable traffic and conditions. A proactive approach to roadway response that includes robust standard operating procedures,...
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Request a Free Training to Build a Healthy and High-Performing Department

Feb 24, 2026: The NVFC offers a two-hour in-person course on Building a Healthy and High-Performing Department to provide leaders with practical strategies and tools to create a stronger, more resilient fire...
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Attend the R&R Coffee Talk on Mentoring in the Fire Service

Feb 24, 2026: Mentoring can have a significant impact on volunteer retention in the fire and emergency services. Join the NVFC for a free R&R Coffee Talk on February 26 at 7pm ET to learn about this topic....
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