National Volunteer Fire Council
Instructors and speakers have until Nov. 2, 2025, to submit their proposals
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A third-generation firefighter’s story of finding her passion in a male-dominated industry
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
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150 volunteer fire departments will each receive a $10,000 grant through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte powder to be donated, in partnership with the NVFC
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The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
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
The 2025 application period is open from March 10-16
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
The 2025 event aims to support responders facing mental health challenges like burnout and PTSD
Learning tracks will focus on responder health and safety, volunteer recruitment and retention, and emergency service leadership among 18 courses available
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
N.C. Chief Tim Bradley warns House panel that new standard would become “economically infeasible” for volunteer fire departments
Eligible responders can enter for a chance to receive two cases of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix for their volunteer fire department
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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
The initiative calls for the suspension of non-emergency activities to focus solely on safety and health training and discussion
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