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Webinar: Safe Roads, Safe Responders – Educating Communities on Roadway Incident Safety
September 10, 2024
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In this webinar, taking place September 17 at 1pm ET, presenters Todd Leiss and Jack Sullivan will discuss ways to incorporate “move over,” preventing distracted driving, and how to pass an emergency scene safely in your department's community education initiatives. Register. Read More »
Free For a Limited Time: For Those Who Love a First Responder
September 10, 2024
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Families can be the greatest source of support for firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers, so it is important they understand what their loved one is experiencing and how they can help. Instructed by Ali Rothrock, this course educates spouses, family, and friends of first responders on the mental health impacts of the job and... Read More »
Enter to Win an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet: Third Entry Period Now Open
September 1, 2024
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Eligible volunteer firefighters have another chance to win a personalized MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. The third entry period of the 2024 giveaway is now open through September 30, with previous entry periods taking place in April and June and a final entry period in November. One recipient is selected after each entry period. The... Read More »
Tell Congress About Your Concerns Regarding OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard
August 27, 2024
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The effort to spread awareness about how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard could harm volunteer fire departments continues. In addition to encouraging volunteer responders to submit public comments and testimony to OSHA regarding this standard, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has been active in alerting Congress to the... Read More »
Two More Fire Departments Awarded Turnouts and Helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway
August 27, 2024
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MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to announce the latest recipients of new turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Gander Bay Fire Department in Wing’s Point, NL (Canada), and Prater Fire and Rescue in Grundy, VA, will each receive four new sets... Read More »
Last Chance: Apply for a CHEMTREC® HELP Award by September 6
August 27, 2024
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Eligible fire departments have until September 6 to apply for a CHEMTREC® HELP Award. Six departments will each receive a $10,000 grant to help secure needed resources, equipment, and training to enhance their department’s hazmat preparedness and response capabilities. The grants are made possible thanks to CHEMTREC, the American Chemistry Council, Dow, and LyondellBasell. Learn... Read More »
New Course Now Available: Wildland Firefighters Behavioral Health Awareness
August 27, 2024
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The NVFC has released a new on-demand course on Wildland Firefighters Behavioral Health Awareness. Instructed by Jeff Dill of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, this presentation provides an overview of behavioral health awareness for wildland firefighters, with an emphasis on understanding emotional and physical stressors. Topics covered include communication skills, addiction, depression, PTSD/PTSI, suicide statistics,... Read More »
Fire Service Documentary to Air on PBS Stations This Fall
August 27, 2024
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The volunteer fire service documentary Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat is hitting TVs across the nation this fall. Local PBS stations will air a one-hour version of the film in September and October. The film takes audiences behind the lines of America’s volunteer fire service community by sharing the stories of volunteer responders as... Read More »
Serving the Whole Community: Inclusive Education and Training
August 27, 2024
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Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community It’s back to school time across the United States. Learning best practices apply to learners of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you’re creating presentations or training for active members, junior firefighters, potential recruits, or community education, you can implement inclusive practices to make sure everyone... Read More »
New Family Guide Now Available in Spanish
August 27, 2024
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The NVFC recently released What to Expect: A Guide for New Firefighter Families (Second Edition) to help fire and emergency service recruits and their family members adjust to the volunteer fire service lifestyle. Joining the fire service impacts the entire family, and family support is an important factor in a responder’s well-being and retention. To benefit... Read More »
