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Starting on Solid Ground: Advice for New Fire Service Members
June 21, 2024
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Reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong For those just beginning the fire service journey, the path ahead can seem daunting. Seeking advice and assistance from mentors and those with more experience can help ease the adjustment and form a solid foundation for what is to come. With that spirit in mind, we asked... Read More »
Safety Stand Down: Fire Training – Back To Basics
June 18, 2024
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This week is Firefighter Safety Stand Down, and fire departments are encouraged to suspend non-emergency operations to focus on training and education relating to this year’s theme – Fire Training: Back to Basics. Daily topics focus on the fundamentals of a successful training program, culminating in the 12 Foundations of Fire Department Training. Many resources... Read More »
NVFC Testifies to Congress Regarding OSHA’s Emergency Response Standard and Develops One-Pager to Assist with Public Comments
June 18, 2024
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On June 4, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) testified before the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology regarding the impact that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard will have on volunteer fire departments. OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on February 5... Read More »
Take the NVFC Survey on OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard
June 18, 2024
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The NVFC is seeking to understand the wide-ranging impact the proposed OSHA Emergency Response Standard would have on volunteer departments across the U.S. We need your help! If you have not yet taken the NVFC’s OSHA Preparedness Assessment, do so now. It only takes 10 minutes, and your feedback will help the NVFC better understand... Read More »
Serving the Whole Community: Including LGBTQ+ Populations in Your Department & Community Outreach
June 18, 2024
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Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community Source: FEMA Office of Community and Faith Partnerships The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has reported that an estimated 20 million adults in the U.S. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). June is recognized nationally as Pride Month, commemorating the struggles and progress of... Read More »
Putting Out the Fire: Stress Resilience Strategies
June 18, 2024
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Stress is an underlying risk factor that affects a majority of the population, but especially first responders. This NVFC course discusses the types of stressors that most commonly affect firefighters and how to successfully manage stress as it arises. Take it free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. Read More »
Special Opportunities Available for Volunteer Fire Departments
June 18, 2024
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The NVFC regularly works with our partners to offer special grant, giveaway, and scholarship opportunities to members of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue community. The application period is currently open for the MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet Giveaway, Columbia Southern University Scholarship, and the CHEMTREC® HELP (Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness) Award. Learn more about... Read More »
Anheuser-Busch Donates 1.5 Million Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Local Volunteer Fire Departments for Sixth Straight Year
June 18, 2024
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Longstanding partnership with the NVFC builds on brewer’s 100+ year history of supporting communities hit by natural disasters For the sixth consecutive year, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners are joining forces with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to deliver over 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments across the country.... Read More »
New Issue of Firefighter Strong Hitting Mailboxes This Month
June 18, 2024
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Check your fire department mailbox as the 2024 issue of the NVFC’s annual printed newsletter Firefighter Strong is on its way! Sent to all U.S. volunteer and combination departments, Firefighter Strong features information, tools, and resources to help strengthen departments, address critical challenges, and improve the health and safety of responders. The digital version will... Read More »
Take the IAFC Hazmat Training Gap Analysis and Needs Assessment
June 18, 2024
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The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is conducting a national hazardous materials emergency response training gap analysis focusing on rural emergency first response operations to railroad incidents involving hazardous materials. The results of this analysis will help inform an assessment that will identify emergency response hazmat training needs and gaps. Data collected is anonymous.... Read More »
