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OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard Presents Challenges to Fire Departments

Mar 26, 2024: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing an extensive new safety and health standard, titled “Emergency Response,” to replace the existing “Fire Brigades...
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Last Chance to Apply for a Travel Stipend for the NVFC Training Summit

Mar 26, 2024: The 2024 NVFC Training Summit will take place June 21-22 in Buffalo, NY, with learning tracks focusing on recruitment and retention, health and safety, and leadership. Travel stipends are available to...
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Apply for Canned Drinking Water by March 31

Mar 26, 2024: Need clean drinking water to help keep your department’s volunteer firefighters hydrated while responding to wildfires? The application period is open for the Anheuser-Busch Emergency Drinking Water...
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Serving the Whole Community: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Women in Fire

Mar 26, 2024: Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community March is recognized nationally as Women’s History Month, which provides an opportunity for the fire service to recognize the...
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Becoming a Company Officer

Mar 26, 2024: While becoming a company officer is an honor and a huge achievement, this expanded role brings with it new challenges and expectations that may be difficult to grasp without proper guidance. This NVFC...
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Apply for SAFER and FP&S Grants by April 12

Mar 26, 2024: Does your fire department need funding for recruitment and retention or health and safety initiatives? FEMA is currently accepting applications for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response...
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