The CHEMTREC HELP (Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness) Award will provide six volunteer fire departments with $10,000 to assist with hazmat incident response and preparedness activities. Application deadline is September 6.
Aug 27, 2024:
The effort to spread awareness about how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard could harm volunteer fire departments continues. In addition...
Aug 27, 2024:
MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to announce the latest recipients of new turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe...
Aug 27, 2024:
Eligible fire departments have until September 6 to apply for a CHEMTREC® HELP Award. Six departments will each receive a $10,000 grant to help secure needed resources, equipment, and training to...
Aug 27, 2024:
The NVFC has released a new on-demand course on Wildland Firefighters Behavioral Health Awareness. Instructed by Jeff Dill of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, this presentation provides an...
Aug 27, 2024:
The volunteer fire service documentary Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat is hitting TVs across the nation this fall. Local PBS stations will air a one-hour version of the film in September and October. The...
Aug 27, 2024:
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The NVFC has added dozens of new hazmat resources, guides, forms, and other tools for first responders to our site! Find them here: bit.ly/3AoH2hw... See MoreSee Less
This train-the-trainer program helps first responders gain the knowledge and skills they need to train others in their communities on hazmat safety and response.
After a heavy call or stressful day, remember to BREATHE! Here’s a breathing technique used by U.S. Navy SEALs that can help calm your nervous system: bit.ly/3YKG09F... See MoreSee Less
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure on July 19, 2024, underscores the importance of contingency plans. Does your fire or EMS department have them? Here’s how to prepare your department BEFORE an outage happens to you: bit.ly/3yLIk5y... See MoreSee Less
Did you know the NVFC offers free tools and training for volunteer firefighters located in wildland urban interface areas? Check out the available resources at bit.ly/4arVz9p. ... See MoreSee Less
WFAP is a joint effort by the U.S. Forest Service and the NVFC to provide fire service volunteers with training on how to properly conduct assessments for homes located in the wildland-urban interface...
Deadline approaching! Volunteer fire departments have two weeks left to apply to receive a $10,000 hazmat preparedness and response grant through the CHEMTREC HELP Award. Learn more and apply at www.chemtrec.com/helpaward. ... See MoreSee Less
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Partners in Training (PIT) Crew Program
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