Recognize excellence in your fire department and junior firefighter program. Submit your nominations for the NVFC's annual fire service achievement awards by January 31.
Register now for the 2025 NVFC Training Summit, focusing on recruitment and retention, health and safety, and leadership. Travel stipends are available.
Jan 21, 2025:
The post-hearing public comment period for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard concluded on January 17. This ended a nearly year-long...
Jan 21, 2025:
Waldorf University is offering a scholarship to one NVFC member in 2025. The scholarship will go to an individual who demonstrates a passion for education and development, a love for professional...
Jan 21, 2025:
Want to attend the NVFC Training Summit in Salt Lake City on June 20-21 but concerned about the costs? The NVFC has your back! NVFC members can apply for a travel stipend to reimburse up to $800 of...
Jan 21, 2025:
By Chief Brian McQueen, NVFC Director from New York
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time that has a deep meaning to me as a firefighter cancer survivor. It serves as a reminder of...
Jan 21, 2025:
The NVFC holds an annual membership meeting each year to provide an update on NVFC activities. This year’s meeting will take place on March 12 from 1-2pm ET via Zoom. The meeting is open to all...
Jan 21, 2025:
The NVFC and our partners are proud to support the nation’s volunteer fire and emergency services through special grant, giveaway, and scholarship opportunities each year. In 2024, these programs...
🔥 Reminder: Community Wildfire Defense Grant Applications! This $1 billion, five-year program is here to help communities at high wildfire risk. Eligibility for this program is broad. Communities, states, Tribes, and nonprofits are eligible to apply.Prioritized communities include those that:• Have high wildfire hazard potential• Are low income• Have faced severe disasters in the past 10 yearsApplication Deadline: February 28, 2025Find more resources and learn how to apply here: bit.ly/3Z56PE7... See MoreSee Less
Meet fire chief Les Whalen of Williamstown (KY) Volunteer Fire Department. Les has been serving since 1992, mentoring firefighters, supporting families, and protecting his community. Memorable moment? A child thanking him for life-saving fire safety lessons!Read his full Volunteer Spotlight here: bit.ly/40wXDKo... See MoreSee Less
Imagine depending on another firefighter to power your breathing apparatus by manually pumping air through a 50-foot hose, with your only communication being a tug of the hose. This was how the English-based Siebe Gorman Bellow Smoke Mask functioned in the early 1900s. While the mask had some success, it was overshadowed by shortcomings and was discontinued in the 1940s. #funfactThe one pictured is located at the Hall of Flame Museum in Phoenix, AZ. ... See MoreSee Less
What role will technology play in your fire service future?From AI to wearable tech, firefighters are embracing innovative tools to enhance health, safety, and efficiency. Check out this FireRescue1 article that asks fire service leaders about the tech tools they plan to use in 2025: bit.ly/4gRLHsr... See MoreSee Less
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, and small actions can make a big impact on reducing cancer risks.Here’s one step: Shower Within the Hour.After every call, prioritize cleaning off harmful toxins by showering as soon as possible. Protect your health and lead by example in your department.Learn more actionable steps to reduce cancer risks: bit.ly/3rNfDlq... See MoreSee Less
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