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Notice of Funding Opportunity: USDOT SMART Grants
June 18, 2024
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Applications are being accepted through 5pm ET on July 12 for Stage 1 of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants. Established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program provides $100 million for funding to public-sector agencies, including EMS, for projects that focus on using technology interventions to solve real-world... Read More »
Take the Pediatric Prehospital Care Assessment
June 18, 2024
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Many EMS and fire-rescue agencies see fewer than eight pediatric patients per month, leaving EMS clinicians feeling less than comfortable or confident when caring for children. Pediatric readiness can reduce anxiety and increase confidence. The National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project has launched an online assessment that provides agencies with an objective picture of their current... Read More »
NVFC Offers Live Virtual Trainings
June 18, 2024
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The NVFC hosts a series of free monthly virtual training events – including webinars, Roundtable Talks, and Coffee Talks – focusing on topics of importance to the fire and emergency service. You can stay up-to-date on the schedule here. If you miss a live event, you can watch recorded webinars in the Virtual Classroom and... Read More »
Volunteer Fire Departments Can Now Apply for $10,000 Hazmat Preparedness Grant
June 4, 2024
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A total of $60,000 will be donated to six departments by CHEMTREC® and its supporters As the number of hazmat incidents occurring annually continues to increase, more volunteer fire departments are finding it difficult to afford the training and equipment needed to prepare for and respond to these kinds of incidents. To help departments access... Read More »
Second Entry Period Open: MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet Giveaway
June 4, 2024
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The second entry period is now open for the MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet Giveaway. Volunteer firefighters who are members of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) can enter to win one of the helmets, which showcase the iconic traditional design with innovative features that address today’s fire service needs. This is the second of... Read More »
Proposed OSHA Standard: Join Us for a Day of Action on June 12
June 4, 2024
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The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is announcing a Day of Action on June 12 for members of the volunteer fire service to learn more about the proposed OSHA Emergency Response Standard and formulate comments on how the standard would impact your department. The Emergency Response Standard will replace the existing Fire Brigades Standard. While... Read More »
FirstNet: Leveling the Playing Field for Volunteer Firefighters
June 4, 2024
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By David Cook, FirstNet Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor Volunteer firefighters are the heart of our nation’s fire services community. Over 80% of fire departments in the United States are either all or mostly volunteer organizations. These agencies are often smaller, rural, and have fewer resources. However, there are ways volunteer agencies can level the... Read More »
Becoming a Company Officer
June 4, 2024
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Going from crew member to company officer can come with challenges. This NVFC course helps new company officers succeed in their roles by providing key considerations and information in areas such as leadership, ethics, training, preparing to be first due, incident scene management, health and wellness, and management & administrative duties. Take it free for... Read More »
Volunteer Fire Service Takes Center Stage on ‘The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe’ Podcast
June 4, 2024
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Firefighters serve their communities in a unique and impactful way – going into the emergency when everyone else is going out. But what many people don’t realize is that the majority of firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers. These are neighbors helping neighbors when they need it most. It is this commitment to service and... Read More »
Take Part in Safety Stand Down, June 16-22
June 4, 2024
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Safety Stand Down is just around the corner, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) encourages all fire departments to participate by suspending non-emergency activities the week of June 16-22 to focus on training and education relating to this year’s theme – Fire Training: Back to Basics. Training is the foundation of any fire department.... Read More »