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NEMSAC Seeking New Members to Join in the National Conversation
October 22, 2024
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking applications for appointment to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC). By joining NEMSAC, EMS professionals can be a part of the national conversation on issues impacting the EMS community. NEMSAC provides information, advice, and recommendations regarding EMS to NHTSA and the Federal Interagency Committee... Read More »
Roundtable Talk: The Role of Fire Department Chaplains
October 22, 2024
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Join the NVFC and Chaplains Dick Brown, Jim Cook, Jimmie Duncan, and John F. Long, Jr. for a panel discussion on October 24 at 2pm ET that will highlight what a fire service chaplain does, why a fire department should consider having a trained chaplain as part of their operational command structure, and the role... Read More »
Fire Prevention and Safety Courses
October 22, 2024
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The NVFC and First Alert teamed up to create a series of online courses to equip first responders with the knowledge and resources to educate residents and make their communities safer and better prepared for emergencies. Thanks to First Alert, take these courses free of charge for a limited time, including courses on whole home... Read More »
State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council Award $1 Million in Grants to Local Fire Departments
October 8, 2024
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100 departments will each receive a $10,000 grant to purchase needed equipment Just in time for Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council have announced $1 million in grants to local volunteer fire departments. Through the State... Read More »
NVFC and First Alert Team Up to Offer Fire Prevention and Safety Courses for Free in October
October 8, 2024
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The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and First Alert have partnered to create a series of online courses to equip first responders with the knowledge and resources to educate residents and make their communities safer and better prepared for emergencies. In honor of Fire Prevention Month and thanks to support from First Alert, these courses... Read More »
NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund Helps Responders Impacted by Disasters
October 8, 2024
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The NVFC mourns the loss of life and devastating impact caused by Hurricane Helene, and we grieve for the responders who died while protecting their communities. When a disaster strikes, volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel are quick to respond – risking their safety to protect and assist others. At the same time, many of these... Read More »
Grant Management Basics for AFG Awards
October 8, 2024
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Getting a grant through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program is great news for a fire department. It means you can now purchase the new tools, equipment, and resources requested through the grant. However, many first-time grant recipients may not realize all that managing an AFG grant entails. This article for Fire Engineering by... Read More »
NVFC Supported SIREN Grant Reauthorization Act Signed into Law
October 8, 2024
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On September 26, President Biden signed the SIREN Reauthorization Act (P.L. 118-84) into law. This law reauthorizes the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grant program through FY 2028. The SIREN grant is administered through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It is the only federal program that currently exists specifically to... Read More »
Tell Congress How OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard Would Harm Your Department
October 8, 2024
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As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) November 12 public hearing on its proposed Emergency Response Standard approaches, tell your member of Congress and Senators how this standard would harm your department if adopted as written. Though OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard is an Executive Branch action and Congress does not vote on the... Read More »
Reminder: Presentation Proposals for the 2025 NVFC Training Summit Due Oct. 20
October 8, 2024
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The 2025 NVFC Training Summit will take place in Salt Lake City, UT, on June 20-21. Qualified instructors and speakers who would like to teach a session at the Training Summit are invited to submit their proposals by October 20, 2024. The theme of the event is “Prepare. Protect. Inspire.” which correlates to the three... Read More »
