100 Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Much-Needed Laptops
April 29, 2025
Davidson (OK) Fire Department
Volunteer fire departments across the U.S. received five previously owned laptops each for administrative tasks, training, and incident tracking, enhancing their efficiency (view recipient list). This program to give away 500 total laptops was made possible through State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).
“Local fire departments often don’t have the funding to purchase up-to-date technology and equipment and must make do with resources that are old or unreliable,” said NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch. “This donation of 500 laptops by State Farm will ensure that more departments have computers that they can use to more efficiently and effectively conduct their operations.”
The laptops are previously owned but have been wiped clean. To be eligible to enter, the applicant or chief had to be a member of the NVFC, the department had to be located in the 48 contiguous U.S. states and legally organized under state law, and the laptops must be used for department purposes. One hundred departments were randomly selected from all eligible entries.
State Farm and the NVFC also work together for the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, which awarded $1 million to local fire departments in 2024. In 2025, State Farm is increasing the donation to $1.5 million. A total of 150 volunteer fire departments will receive a $10,000 grant to purchase needed equipment such as PPE, technology, communication devices, rescue tools, and more. Learn about the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program and prepare for the June 4-6 application period at www.nvfc.org/statefarm.
Find more opportunities for the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services at www.nvfc.org/opportunities.
About State Farm
For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its more than 19,000 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.
About the National Volunteer Fire Council
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
