May 15, 2025:
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
Volunteer first responders balance demanding schedules, making it challenging to pursue personal goals like higher...
May 13, 2025:
NVFC Board of Directors
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Board of Directors met on May 8-10 in Alexandria, VA, for its annual spring conference. The board is comprised of up to two...
May 13, 2025:
The Department of Health and Human Services recently made dramatic cuts to the staff of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. This has manifested in the elimination of critical...
May 13, 2025:
The 2025 State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program application period will be open for three days only, from June 4-6. This year, $1.5 million will be awarded to 150 volunteer fire...
May 13, 2025:
STEPR™ and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are committed to enhancing the fitness and readiness of the volunteer emergency services. Through the STEPR Health & Safety Giveaway, three...
May 13, 2025:
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May and Safety Stand Down in June, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is offering all of its on-demand behavioral health courses free for a limited...
Critical fire service programs have been cut — and we need your voice.Recent staffing cuts at NIOSH have led to the elimination of essential initiatives like the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and the Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program.Take action now through the NVFC Legislative Action Center to urge Congress to restore these vital programs: ... See MoreSee Less
Planning to apply for the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program and have questions?Join the NVFC tomorrow, May 15, for live Office Hours at 12 pm ET to get answers! No registration required — just drop in! Get the Zoom link & details: bit.ly/4iWTIge... See MoreSee Less
Join the NVFC & First Arriving on May 15 at 2pm ET for a free webinar on Strengthening EMS Teams: Effective Recruitment & Retention Strategies. Presenters Jonathan Dayton and Eric Quinney will share proven tips to help EMS agencies attract and retain volunteers across generations. Don’t miss this chance to boost your recruitment efforts and build a stronger team! Register now: bit.ly/... See MoreSee Less
We recently celebrated a major milestone at the 2025 Spring Board Conference in Alexandria, VA — 40,000 NVFC members!Thank you to each and every one of you for being part of this growing community. Your dedication helps strengthen the volunteer fire and emergency services across the nation.Not a member yet? Join today for just $24/year and access training, tools, discounts, and more: bit.ly/... See MoreSee Less
Are you considering a switch to non-PFAS firefighter gear?Join us on May 20 at 2pm ET for a webinar with Dr. R. Bryan Ormond to explore the latest research on PFAS exposure risks and how non-PFAS turnout gear compares in performance and safety.Sponsored by ESO, this session will help you make informed decisions about your department’s protective clothing. Register here: bit.ly/4iKadfn... See MoreSee Less
Senior Director of Fire Products at ESO, Chief Gardner retired in 2019 as the Fire Chief in Leander, Texas. After retiring from his fire service career, he returned as volunteer Sr Advisor at Leander ...
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Senior Director of Fire Products at ESO, Chief Gardner retired in 2019 as the Fire Chief in Leander, Texas. After retiring from his fire service career, he returned as volunteer Sr Advisor at Leander ...Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email