National Volunteer Fire Council
Submit nominations by 5pm EST, January 17, 2025
Three new calculators can help fire and EMS departments measure cost savings and retention value from using volunteers
Union Fire District Deputy Chief Kevin Quinn (ret.) is recognized for decades of work on fire service policies and firefighter health and safety
“I Can’t Save You, But I’ll Die Trying: The American Fire Culture” discusses fire safety and the issues firefighters face
Often the smallest fire departments face the greatest risks when it comes to transported hazardous materials; here’s one free resource that can help
The national registry would be managed by the CDC and would allow for more data for research
NVFC used Giving Tuesday to push its Make Me a Firefighter campaign to build public awareness and provide departments with the tools and resources to recruit and retain
Investigation found the program mired in delays for more than a decade, despite millions of dollars spent on audits and efforts to hire legal help to speed processing claims
Taking a deliberate approach to recruiting underrepresented segments of the population will boost fire department ranks and its overall quality
The $1,000 tax credit will help departments recruit and retain volunteers; NVFC called on firefighters support the bill
Departments can register and post their volunteer opportunities; it also includes customizable ads and materials used to reach recruits
Cardiac-related incidents remain a leading cause of firefighter death and injury. Here are 10 things all firefighters can do in five key areas to improve their heart health
The journey of acceptance, recovery and paying it forward is retold so that others can live cancer-free lives
If adopted, the cuts will impact fire grant programs and the United States Fire Administration
Keeping firefighters healthy and safe is an ongoing battle; getting out in front of mental health issues will go a long way toward that goal
Two key pieces of legislation were made law by the efforts of firefighters; similar effort is needed in 2015 to protect our interests
The next time you walk past a fast-food restaurant, look through the window and observe the consequences of adverse consumption
Volunteer firefighters should consider that service can have permanent life effects
Are we lazy, complacent, or maybe just stupid when it comes to wearing our personal protective equipment at all times?
Behavioral health issues are as much a threat to a firefighter’s overall safety as building construction, reduced staffing and response times
The secret to eating healthy on duty and on the go is planning
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