Sep 10, 2024:
In community risk reduction, vulnerability is the likelihood that an individual or group will suffer harm or loss from a hazardous environment or event. The NVFC has released a new course, instructed...
Sep 10, 2024:
OSHA is holding a virtual public hearing regarding the proposed Emergency Response Standard beginning on November 12. Anyone can testify at the hearing, but written requests to testify must be...
Sep 10, 2024:
On September 11, 2001, hundreds of first responders made the ultimate sacrifice while trying to save others. Twenty-three years after the tragic events of that day, the National Volunteer Fire Council...
Sep 10, 2024:
By Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
Reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), created by the Federal Fire Prevention and...
Sep 10, 2024:
Firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers are routinely exposed to traumatic incidents and difficult calls. In addition, volunteer responders deal with the stress of juggling work-life-volunteer...
Sep 10, 2024:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the leading national association representing the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services, has received a grant for $30,000 from the Motorola Solutions...
Volunteer first responders don’t expect anything in return for the emergency services they provide, but there’s nothing quite like a heartfelt “thank you” from a community member. This has led to some of Forrest Baucom’s (Lawton, OK) most memorable moments as a volunteer firefighter. Check out his Volunteer Spotlight at www.nvfc.org/volunteer-spotlight-forrest-baucom/. ... See MoreSee Less
The third of four entry periods is open for the MSA Fire Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet Giveaway! Enter by September 30 for the chance to win one of the innovative, lightweight, easy-to-clean helmets at www.nvfc.org/helmet. ... See MoreSee Less
Everyone, including first responders, wants to make it home to their family at night. Slow down and move over when you see emergency vehicles to protect both responders and yourself. ... See MoreSee Less
At this free webinar on Tuesday (9/10) at 2pm ET, presenter Angela Potter will explain how she built connections and found free and low-cost resources to develop a community education program for her fire department. Join her to learn tips and tricks for developing your own regional program: bit.ly/091024-webinarLearn more about Potter, who was the winner of the 2024 Ohio Fire Prevention Educator of the Year Award: bit.ly/3MrOzyO... See MoreSee Less
NVFC RI director Kevin Quinn had the joy of representing the NVFC for the Germany/USA Junior Firefighter Training Exchange. Through the exchange program, 30 volunteer junior firefighters from Nassau County, NY, were able to travel to Haverlah, Germany, to gain cross-cultural insights and learn advanced training techniques. ... See MoreSee Less
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