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Resources for Families of Volunteer Responders

Categories: Behavioral Health News, Health and Safety News, Training and Education News
When someone joins the volunteer fire, emergency medical, or rescue services, it impacts the entire family. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recognizes the importance of family support and keeping family relationships strong. The NVFC Family Task Force has created a resource center for family members of volunteer responders. Among the tools available are:  A guide and training...
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Raise Awareness to Prevent Distracted Driving

Categories: Health and Safety News, Preparedness and Prevention News, Training and Education News
Thousands of people are killed in accidents involving distracted drivers each year. These drivers also put responders working roadway incidents at risk. You can take action by educating your community on the dangers of distracted driving and how to safely pass an emergency scene. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Utilize these resources to make your community – and your crew – safer...
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Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations

Categories: Health and Safety News, Preparedness and Prevention News, Training and Education News
Each year responders are killed or injured while responding to, or returning from, incidents. These incidents often involve rollovers, intersection locations, and firefighters being ejected when not wearing proper restraints. This course reviews 11 best practices to reduce the number of emergency vehicle collisions. For a limited time, this course is being offered free to all in the NVFC Virtual...
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Taking Safety Science to the Streets

Categories: Health and Safety News, Recruitment and Retention News
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, work engagement, and mental health. Fire and...
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Last Chance! Apply for a Training Summit Travel Stipend by April 1

Categories: Grants and Funding News, Health and Safety News, Recruitment and Retention News, Training and Education News
Want to attend the 2025 NVFC Training Summit on June 20-21 in Salt Lake City but worried about the cost? The NVFC has you covered. There is still time to apply for a travel stipend that will reimburse up to $800 of eligible conference expenses, including transportation, hotel, and registration fee. But hurry – the final deadline to apply is April 1. Learn more and apply. The Training Summit is...
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Get Ready for the Summer Travel Season with FREE Roadway Response Training

Categories: Health and Safety News, Preparedness and Prevention News, Training and Education News
Spring is here, and that means the busy summer travel season is just around the corner. With over 12,000 incidents on the roadways each day, responders need to be prepared for traffic incidents to better protect themselves, those on scene, and passing motorists. Now is the time to take free training on Traffic Incident Management and electric vehicle response. Access these training programs, as...
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Lexipol’s First Responder Wellness Week to Take Place March 24-28

Categories: Health and Safety News
Lexipol is hosting its First Responder Wellness Week on March 24-28 with the theme “Fit for Duty, Fit for Life.” This theme reminds responders that their commitment goes beyond showing up – it requires readiness in every sense. Each day of the week focuses on a different aspect of physical, mental, and emotional wellness to help responders build the foundations they need to build and sustain...
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Kidneys for First Responders: Saving Lives through Kidney Donations

Categories: Health and Safety News
Did you know that there is a program dedicated to saving the lives of first responders through kidney donations? March is National Kidney Month, and now is a great time to educate yourself about the importance of kidney health and learn about living donor options for first responders who need a kidney. The Kidneys for First Responders initiative is a resource for those who need a kidney or those...
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Risk Management Principles for New Volunteer Firefighters

Categories: Health and Safety News, Training and Education News
Being a first responder comes with inherent risks. While more experienced crew members may know how to reduce those risks, new recruits often do not. This course will provide an overview of why risk management is important, not just to those in leadership positions within the fire service, but to all firefighters and EMS personnel. This course is available FREE to all for a limited time in the...
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Apply for Drinking Water to Keep Volunteer Firefighters Hydrated During Wildfires and Emergency Response

Categories: Health and Safety News, Preparedness and Prevention News
Proper hydration is critical to the health and safety of firefighters when responding to wildfires and other emergencies. Yet many volunteer fire departments have limited budgets, forcing them to choose between needed resources. To help combat this issue and free up department funds for other necessities, Anheuser-Busch is partnering with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the seventh...
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