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Mar
11
NVFC 2026 Membership Meeting

March 11

NVFC members are invited to the annual membership meeting, taking place via Zoom. This meeting is open to all state, individual, and corporate members of the NVFC. Attendees will hear

Mar
11
Webinar – Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI to Support Volunteer Responder Recruitment & Retention

March 11

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a practical and accessible tool for volunteer fire and EMS departments without being complicated, expensive, or replacing the people at the heart of the fire

Mar
14
In-Person – Scenario Based Hazmat Training

March 14

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

Mar
15
In-Person – Teaching Basic Decon

March 15

This course focuses on first responder safety by reviewing basic decontamination (decon) techniques. Attendees will learn the differences between the various levels of decontamination as well as alternate means of

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Apply by March 6 for Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters

Mar 2, 2026

The application period is now open for the 2026 Anheuser-Busch Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program, which provides critical hydration support to volunteer fire departments preparing for wildfire response and extended emergency operations. Through this program, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners, in partnership with... Read More ...

Application Period Now Open for MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway

Feb 24, 2026

52 sets of turnout jackets, pants, and helmets will be awarded in 2026 MSA Safety, Nomex® and Kevlar® for Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to announce that the 2026 application period is now open for MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Through this annual program, volunteer fire departments in need can... Read More ...

Get Ready! Anheuser-Busch Water Donation Application Period Open March 2-6

Feb 24, 2026

Anheuser-Busch and the NVFC annually partner to support volunteer fire departments through the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program. In 2026, 1.5 million cans of water will be donated to volunteer fire departments to help responders stay hydrated during wildfires and other emergencies. The application period will be open from... Read More ...

Last Chance! Apply for a Travel Stipend to the NVFC Training Summit by March 1

Feb 24, 2026

There is still time to apply for a travel stipend to help offset the costs of attending the NVFC Training Summit. Taking place June 26-27 in Arlington, VA, this signature NVFC conference features classroom sessions, keynote speakers, networking events, and a vendor expo. NVFC members have until March 1 to apply for a stipend to reimburse up to $800... Read More ...

Firefighter Roadway Safety: A Proactive and Multilayered Approach

Feb 24, 2026

Firefighters face significant risks when operating on roadways due to unpredictable traffic and conditions. A proactive approach to roadway response that includes robust standard operating procedures, comprehensive training, and effective leadership can protect responders working roadway incidents. This article by Todd Leis for Fire Engineering... Read More ...

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