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Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Grant Application Period: June 4-6

May 27, 2025: 2024 recipient: Kellog (MN) Rural Fire District Can your volunteer fire department use $10,000 to purchase equipment? Then get ready now to apply for a grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor...
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National Fire Academy to Reopen in June

May 27, 2025: The National Fire Academy (NFA) will reopen in June following months of advocacy from the fire service and support from Capitol Hill. The NFA was temporarily closed on March 7 as part of the...
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Application Period Now Open for SAFER and FP&S Grants

May 27, 2025: The application periods for two FEMA fire service grants are now open through July 3. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants support recruitment and retention of...
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The Need to Train Volunteers to Be Combat Ready

May 27, 2025: Volunteer firefighters play a critical role in protecting their communities, and proper training is essential to prepare for any emergency. In this article for Fire Engineering, NVFC board member...
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Nextdoor Foundation to Award $1,500 Grants to Local Volunteer Fire Departments

May 27, 2025: The Nextdoor Foundation is giving back to those who serve their local communities by awarding $1,500 grants to volunteer fire departments across the nation. Grants can be used for any needs the...
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The National Firefighter Registry is Back Online

May 27, 2025: The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is once again open for enrollment. Earlier this year, staffing cuts at NIOSH disrupted several key firefighter health programs, including the NFR....
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