Recognize excellence in your fire department and junior firefighter program. Submit your nominations for the NVFC's annual fire service achievement awards by January 16.
Nov 11, 2025:
On this Veterans Day and every day, we thank the nation’s veterans for their service, dedication, and sacrifice to keep our country safe. Many veterans continue to serve locally as a volunteer...
Nov 11, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is now accepting nominations for its Lifetime Achievement Award, Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award, Junior Firefighter of the...
Nov 11, 2025:
When the call comes in, the public expects that the firefighters responding take care of their problem in a professional and competent way. Whether career or volunteer, firefighters need to be trained...
Nov 11, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to welcome David Bryson to the team as director of education. He brings with him strong expertise in first responder education, grant...
Nov 11, 2025:
Looking for NVFC logo apparel? Want to shop items made by firefighters? The NVFC now has two stores to meet your shopping needs! The new Logo Apparel store features an array of NVFC-branded shirts,...
Nov 11, 2025:
NVFC members have until November 30 to enter for the chance to win an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. Each year, MSA teams up with the NVFC to increase firefighter safety through the helmet giveaway....
Each year, too many first responders are struck and injured or killed while working along the roadway.A new episode of the VFIS “Don’t Risk It!” podcast explores how truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs) can help reduce those risks. Learn how these energy-absorbing devices can be mounted to emergency vehicles to lessen impact and protect responders in high-traffic environments.Listen now: ... See MoreSee Less
Too many first responders are struck and injured or killed while working along the roadways each year—making it crucial for emergency service organizations to implement policies, procedures, and too...
Volunteer firefighters face many of the same dangers as their career counterparts, but limited research means there’s still much to learn about their specific exposures. The Firefighter Cancer Initiative (FCI) at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center conducted the ECHOS Study (Environmental Characterization of Health Hazards in Occupational Settings) to help close this... See MoreSee Less
Make the Roadways Safer During Crash Responder Safety Week!Next week (Nov 17-21) is Crash Responder Safety Week, a time to focus on improving roadway safety during traffic incidents. This year’s theme is “Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed.” Find resources to help here: buff.ly/ErEwdvK... See MoreSee Less
Each year, the NVFC honors volunteers whose service and leadership make a lasting impact in their departments and communities.Nominations are now open for the NVFC’s 2026 National Fire Service Achievement Awards! Submit your nominations by 5pm EST on January 16, 2026.🏆 Award Categories:• William J. Darley Lifetime Achievement AwardThanks to our sponsor, Darley• Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Healt... See MoreSee Less
This Veterans Day, the NVFC honors all who have served our nation.Many veterans continue their mission of service through the fire and emergency services, protecting neighbors with the same dedication, skill, and courage they showed in uniform.To all who have served and continue to serve, we thank you. Today and every day, we salute you.#ThankYouVeterans#volunteerfirefighter... See MoreSee Less
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