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Members of Congress are urged to sign a letter that would include AFG and SAFER in an upcoming “must pass” funding bill
First responders can search for providers by by location, areas of expertise, accepted insurance, licensure and telehealth
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and other leaders will travel to Detroit, Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, to draw public attention to winter fire safety measures
As we approach Stand Down Week, June 19-25, take this Safety Stand Down quiz to test your situational awareness knowledge
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
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
Agencies across the country are sharing their resources, activities for post-incident physical and psychological health
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
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
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
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
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