Submit Your Comment on the OSHA Emergency Response Standard
Find resources and tools to help you understand the proposed standard and submit an effective comment by July 22.
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Enter for the Chance to Win DripDrop Electrolyte Drink Mix
DripDrop is donating 200,000 sticks of electrolyte drink mix to provide fast hydration to volunteer firefighters. 1,000 departments will win 2 cases (200 sticks) each!
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New Guide for Fire Service Families
The NVFC has released a guide to help families of new recruits adjust to the volunteer fire service lifestyle.
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24/7 Confidential Help Available When You Need It
The NVFC First Responder Helpline provides assistance to members and their families in a crisis moment and for a variety of work-life stresses.
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Join us on July 24 at 2pm ET for a Roundtable Talk on firefighter behavioral health.
Register nowAFG, SAFER, and USFA Reauthorization Bill Signed Into Law
Jul 16, 2024:
On Tuesday, July 9, President Biden signed into law S. 870, the Fire Grants and Safety Act. This bill reauthorizes the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, Staffing for Adequate Fire and...
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Get Your Comments to OSHA By July 22!
Jul 16, 2024:
The deadline to submit a comment to OSHA about the proposed Emergency Response Standard is Monday, July 22. If enacted as-is, this standard would have a significant impact on the volunteer fire...
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State Farm® is Giving $500,000 in Grants to Volunteer Fire Departments Through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
Jul 16, 2024:
Get ready for the application period, which opens August 1
State Farm® is teaming up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to award $500,000 in grants to local volunteer fire departments...
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Embracing Change: The Transition to NERIS For Incident Reporting
Jul 16, 2024:
By Tom Jenkins
Reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong
In the fire academy, I doubt any candidate firefighter is excited or intrigued about incident reporting. However, in a data-driven...
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Training the Next Generation
Jul 16, 2024:
Junior firefighter programs allow youth to learn about the fire and emergency services in a safe, controlled, and fun way. They also provide departments with nonoperational support and a powerful...
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DripDrop and NVFC Partner for Fifth Year to Provide Fast Hydration to Volunteer Firefighters
Jul 16, 2024:
Eligible responders can enter for a chance to receive two cases of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix for their volunteer fire department
Summer brings outdoor adventures, water activities, and barbecues,...
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