Submit your nominations for the NVFC's annual fire service achievement awards: Health & Wellness Leadership, Junior Firefighter of the Year, and Junior Firefighter Program of the Year.
Dec 3, 2024:
Since November 12, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been holding a virtual public hearing on its proposed Emergency Response Standard. This hearing provides an additional...
Dec 3, 2024:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is one of nine national organizations that appoint representatives to serve as peer reviewers for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), Staffing for...
Dec 3, 2024:
The NVFC has released a course in the Virtual Classroom on What to Expect: A Training for New Firefighter Families. Based on the NVFC’s guide to help new firefighter families navigate the volunteer...
Dec 3, 2024:
For busy all-hazards fire departments, allocating time for non-emergent activities relating to hazmat response can easily be ignored or delayed. However, building relationships and conducting...
Dec 3, 2024:
The application period is now open for the Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG), which help communities plan for and reduce wildfire risk. Communities, states, tribes, and nonprofits are eligible...
Dec 3, 2024:
Fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and state fire training academies can apply for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to fund critical equipment and training. The application...
Join the NVFC’s Ryan Woodward and others for CFSI’s webinar Capitol Hill 101: An Insider's Guide to Effective Advocacy on Dec 17 at 12pm ET.This webinar will explore effective strategies for engaging with Congress and policymakers. Let’s work together to make an impact for the fire and emergency services!Want to interact with #Congress in 2025? Join CFSI, International Association of Fire Fighters, IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Volunteer Fire Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to learn about effective strategies for #engaging with #policymakers!📅 12/17🕒 12 PM ET🔗Register now! bit.ly/3VwJzxP... See MoreSee Less
Creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment in fire and EMS departments starts with embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity.Free for a limited time, take advantage of this training to help make your department a stronger, more united team!Learn more and register here: bit.ly/3rx4zIM... See MoreSee Less
Creating a safe and healthy fire or EMS department requires awareness and acceptance of differences among people in all communities and professions. This course discusses examples and different ways t...
Firefighting exposes crews to harmful noise levels, but real-time communication on the fireground is vital. Do firefighters have to choose between hearing protection and effective team communication?Not anymore!Join this insightful webinar Dec 10 at 1pm ET to learn how to equip firefighters with both effective hearing protection and clear team communications. Register: bit.ly/49s82Ku... See MoreSee Less
Are you working on an application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and have questions? Join David Lewis, NVFC director from Maryland and grants subject matter expert, for open office hours:December 17 from 10-11am ET: bit.ly/3Vv1epqDecember 18 from 7-8pm ET: bit.ly/41mVVfG Join in at any time during the hour to ask your own questions or hear what others are asking as you finalize your grant application. ... See MoreSee Less
Check out these photos from Harris (MN) Fire Department!They were one of 100 departments that received a $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program!We thank State Farm for making this $1 million commitment to support volunteer fire departments nationwide, providing vital equipment that enhances the safety, effectiveness, and service of these responders within their communities.Congratulations Harris Fire Department! ... See MoreSee Less
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