National Volunteer Fire Council
Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine talks Safety Stand Down resources to share with your crew, plus managing “sticky” traumatic event memories
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
State Farm and the NVFC are donating refurbished laptops to 100 fire departments to boost efficiency, with applications open until March 31
At CFSI’s annual symposium, the fire administrator touted enhanced collaboration and consistency of messaging from fire service groups
The Cedar Brook Volunteer Fire Company had seven volunteer firefighters at the time response operations ceased
As we approach Stand Down Week, June 19-25, take this Safety Stand Down quiz to test your situational awareness knowledge
H.R. 2471, the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, also includes $360 million each for AFG and SAFER programs
Sponsored by the CFSI and NFFF, the Sarbanes award recognizes organizations for outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety
The new funding opportunities are in memory of Heather Schafer, the council’s longtime leader who died last year
A once obese firefighter, I now have the confidence needed to not only meet my job expectations but excel at them
The updated draft offers additional research, essays, articles and ideas for successfully implementing the best practices
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
The awards help volunteer fire departments enhance their response capabilities for hazmat incidents
Agencies across the country are sharing their resources, activities for post-incident physical and psychological health
The CEOs discuss how the organization is working to help recruit and retain volunteer members, and celebrate the NVFC’s milestone anniversary
On-scene rehab is vital to firefighters’ health; here’s how firefighters can set aside a week to focus on rehab
Rhode Island Firefighter Kevin D. Quinn, a retired deputy chief, will take on the interim role as the council searches for a permanent CEO
Heather Schafer joined the National Volunteer Fire Council in 1993 and had served as executive director and CEO since 1994
The program scheduled for June 20-26 seeks to bring attention to post-incident physical and psychological health
The IAFC, IAFF, NVFC and National Association of State Fire Marshals issued a joint statement urging states to give firefighters the same priority as other front-line healthcare workers
A third-generation firefighter’s story of finding her passion in a male-dominated industry
The awards help volunteer fire departments enhance their response capabilities for hazmat incidents
The directory contains practice details and contact information for dozens of behavioral healthcare providers across the country
Lavender Ribbon Report details how to mitigate exposure to carcinogens through proper decontamination practices
It will take a unique mix of leadership, external communications and technological solutions to reverse the downward trend in volunteerism
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch about fire service volunteerism, recruitment and retention efforts, and professionalism
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for their members on the front lines
The foundation welcomed six new appointees to help enhance its mission and create fire service connections
The idea of requiring paramedics to earn a college degree is a hot topic among industry personnel, with national organizations weighing in
Requiring degrees for paramedics places undue burden on those entering the field and fire-based EMS training programs
In a joint statement, four national organizations state the reasons they oppose requiring college degrees for entry-level paramedics
The National Volunteer Fire Council will be accepting proposals for their fifth training summit in Portland, Oregon until Jan. 20
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