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Safety and Health Considerations for Junior Firefighters Advisory is Now Available
July 30, 2024
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has released an advisory on Safety and Health Considerations for Junior Firefighters. Created in collaboration with the NVFC, U.S. Fire Administration, and Allegheny County Emergency Services, the advisory provides actions a fire department can take to address junior firefighter safety, answers questions fire departments may have, and... Read More »
Registration Is Now Open for the U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
July 30, 2024
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The third annual U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control will take place on October 8 at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD. Fire service leaders from around the country will come together to discuss critical fire service issues including climate change, building codes, recruitment and retention, firefighter health and safety,... Read More »
Webinar: Finding Future Firefighters — Recruiting and Retaining Gen Z
July 30, 2024
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Generation Z – those born between 1997-2012 – are becoming young adults. It's critical that fire departments understand how to attract and retain this dynamic demographic. This free webinar on August 7 at 2pm ET, presented by Walter Campbell, will explore Gen Z's unique characteristics, motivations, and communication preferences. Register. Read More »
AFG, SAFER, and USFA Reauthorization Bill Signed Into Law
July 16, 2024
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On Tuesday, July 9, President Biden signed into law S. 870, the Fire Grants and Safety Act. This bill reauthorizes the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) through September 30, 2028. NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch and Legislative Committee Chair Pat... Read More »
Get Your Comments to OSHA By July 22!
July 16, 2024
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The deadline to submit a comment to OSHA about the proposed Emergency Response Standard is Monday, July 22. If enacted as-is, this standard would have a significant impact on the volunteer fire service, and many departments may be forced to shut down or operate outside the federal standard. It is critical you let OSHA know... Read More »
State Farm® is Giving $500,000 in Grants to Volunteer Fire Departments Through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
July 16, 2024
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Get ready for the application period, which opens August 1 State Farm® is teaming up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to award $500,000 in grants to local volunteer fire departments – the ultimate good neighbors. Through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 50 fire departments will receive $10,000 grants to help... Read More »
Embracing Change: The Transition to NERIS For Incident Reporting
July 16, 2024
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By Tom Jenkins Reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong In the fire academy, I doubt any candidate firefighter is excited or intrigued about incident reporting. However, in a data-driven world, it is imperative that fire and EMS organizations have timely and accurate information at their fingertips. This information allows fire departments to properly... Read More »
Training the Next Generation
July 16, 2024
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Junior firefighter programs allow youth to learn about the fire and emergency services in a safe, controlled, and fun way. They also provide departments with nonoperational support and a powerful recruitment mechanism. This NVFC course walks through how to successfully lead and manage a junior firefighter program. Take it free for a limited time in... Read More »
DripDrop and NVFC Partner for Fifth Year to Provide Fast Hydration to Volunteer Firefighters
July 16, 2024
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Eligible responders can enter for a chance to receive two cases of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix for their volunteer fire department Summer brings outdoor adventures, water activities, and barbecues, but it also can bring danger to firefighters, who exert themselves in heavy gear and high temperatures. To help prevent firefighter dehydration and heat-related injuries, especially... Read More »
Attend Live Events This Week on Grant-Writing, Volunteer Retention
July 16, 2024
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The NVFC is hosting two live events this week. On July 17, join us for Volunteer Voices Live: Grant Writing, an interactive discussion where you can share your ideas and learn from others on the topic of writing applications for federal, state, local, nonprofit, and corporate grants. Learn more and register. Then on July 18,... Read More »
