National Volunteer Fire Council
The guide provides information on volunteer fire service life and guidance for strong family relationships
NVFC Massachusetts Director Joe Maruca appeared before a Homeland Security subcommittee to present the hardships the proposed standard would have on volunteer departments
Chief Marc Bashoor details what makes this year’s event unique
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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