Register now for the 2025 NVFC Training Summit, focusing on recruitment and retention, health and safety, and leadership. Travel stipends are available - apply by April 1.
Mar 18, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual fire service achievement awards. These awards recognize those who have gone above and beyond in service to...
Mar 18, 2025:
On March 7, the National Fire Academy (NFA) was closed as part of the Administration’s effort to evaluate its programs’ efficiency and alignment with their priorities. The NFA is closed...
Mar 18, 2025:
Over the past two months the Trump Administration has undertaken efforts to streamline agency functions in the federal government. The Administration is exempting personnel deemed necessary to meet...
Mar 18, 2025:
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,...
Mar 18, 2025:
State Farm® has teamed up with the NVFC to provide 100 eligible fire departments with five previously owned laptops each. These laptops will aid departments in administrative tasks, training,...
Mar 18, 2025:
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...
The NVFC is proud to honor the recipients of the 2025 Fire Service Achievement Awards! These outstanding individuals and programs are making a lasting impact on the fire and emergency services: David Denniston – William J. Darley Lifetime Achievement Award, thanks to Darley Jeremy Sonenschein – Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health & Wellness Leadership Award, thanks to VFIS - Firefighter &... See MoreSee Less
Gear Giveaway! MSA Fire, DuPont, and the NVFC are teaming up once again to equip volunteer fire departments with the protective gear they need to stay safe on the job!Through MSA and DuPont's Globe Gear Giveaway, 13 departments will each receive 4 sets of Globe® turnout gear and 4 MSA Cairns® helmets - a total of 52 full sets of gear provided to help protect first responders. Apply here:... See MoreSee Less
The National Fire Academy is CLOSED until further notice!Has the National Fire Academy (NFA) made an impact on you, your department, or your community? Now’s the time to speak up!Share your experience and help advocate for the value of NFA training. Your stories matter, and they can help shape the future of fire service education. Fill out the Congressional Fire Services Institute’s (CFSI) ... See MoreSee Less
NFA Stories Please tell us about the value the National Fire Academy has provided to you, your department or organization, and your state or district! Name(Required) First Last Job Title(Required) [.....
Join the NVFC for a Roundtable Talk on March 20 at 2pm ET, where industry experts will share best practices for fire departments responding to lithium-ion battery fires.What You’ll Learn: Battery technology & hazards Common fire scenarios Incident response strategies Safety protocols for first respondersRegister now: bit.ly/4hUmMoF... See MoreSee Less
Footwear should provide optimum agility, fit, and comfort in addition to protection from fireground hazards. Do you know how to choose the right firefighting boot?Globe boots are tough and dependable, just like the firefighters who wear them. Made with lighter, stronger-than-steel materials, flexible athletic footwear construction, and super-gripping treads, they help keep you fighting at peak ... See MoreSee Less
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