National Volunteer Fire Council
With volunteer firefighter numbers declining as emergency calls rise, the Ohio Fire Academy has unveiled a new online portal to connect residents with local departments
The CAPE toolkit provides videos and training materials to help firefighters implement cancer prevention best practices
150 volunteer fire departments will each receive a $10,000 grant through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
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
The National Volunteer Firefighter Council found that, from 1984-2015, the number of volunteer firefighters in the U.S. has dropped by 12 percent
NVFC Chairman Kevin Quinn offers strategies to overcome volunteer staffing challenges
Go beyond traditional recruiting efforts and focus on diversity when seeking volunteer firefighter recruits
“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
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