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Apr
05
In-Person – Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP)

April 5

The Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) will teach you how to work-side-by-side with homeowners to identify threats around their property that may be susceptible to wildfires. The WFAP is a

Apr
16
Roundtable Talk – Clearing the Air: Addressing Pipeline Misconceptions

April 16

Are myths about pipeline incidents holding back your fire department’s response planning? Join the NVFC and a panel of subject matter experts for this Roundtable Talk to learn about the

Apr
24
Roundtable Talk – Balancing Act: Navigating Work, Life, and Volunteer Commitments

April 24

You’ve probably heard of the importance of work-life balance – but what about work-life-volunteer balance? Keeping two plates spinning is hard enough without adding the demands of a high-commitment volunteer

Apr
25
In-Person – Scenario Based Hazmat Training

April 25

This course focuses on the different types and scopes of scenarios that can be used in hazmat training. Attendees will learn the various student learning styles and how to use


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NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2025 Fire Service Achievement Awards

Mar 18, 2025

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual fire service achievement awards. These awards recognize those who have gone above and beyond in service to their department and community. The 2025 recipients are: David Denniston, William J. Darley Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Darley; Jeremy... Read More ...

Take Action to Re-Open the National Fire Academy

Mar 18, 2025

On March 7, the National Fire Academy (NFA) was closed as part of the Administration’s effort to evaluate its programs’ efficiency and alignment with their priorities. The NFA is closed indefinitely, and all in-person training is canceled. Many first responders around the country depend on training from the NFA, whether in-person courses at the... Read More ...

NVFC Joins Other Fire Service Organizations in Calling for the Preservation of Key Public Safety Programs

Mar 18, 2025

Over the past two months the Trump Administration has undertaken efforts to streamline agency functions in the federal government. The Administration is exempting personnel deemed necessary to meet public safety responsibilities from ongoing personnel changes. The NVFC recently joined 30 other national fire service organizations to cosign letters... Read More ...

Taking Safety Science to the Streets

Mar 18, 2025

How your department can improve burnout, mental health, and job satisfaction with FOCUS By Victoria Gallogly It’s no secret that firefighting is a hazardous job that can lead to injuries, near-misses, and line-of-duty deaths. Not to mention, the high-stress nature of first response can have negative impacts relating to burnout, job satisfaction,... Read More ...

Deadline Approaching! Enter by March 31 for Chance to Receive Laptops from State Farm®

Mar 18, 2025

State Farm® has teamed up with the NVFC to provide 100 eligible fire departments with five previously owned laptops each. These laptops will aid departments in administrative tasks, training, incident tracking, and more that will enhance their capabilities and efficiency. The deadline to enter for the chance to receive laptops is March 31. Learn... Read More ...

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