Speaker and presentation proposals are now being accepted for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit, taking place June 26-27. Submit your proposal by November 2!
Oct 14, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has extended the deadline for submitting presentation proposals for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit. Qualified instructors and speakers now have until November...
Oct 14, 2025:
To improve volunteer first responders’ access to high-quality online education, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Columbia Southern University (CSU) have once again partnered to award...
Oct 14, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has been awarded an FY 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to continue its vital work in...
Oct 14, 2025:
By Walter Campbell
Ever wish you could bottle up the adrenaline, teamwork, and pure excitement of a fire call and hand it to someone thinking about joining? Good news: you can. Well, not literally...
Oct 14, 2025:
Are you making the most of your NVFC membership? Whether you are a new member, a longtime member looking for a refresher, or a prospective member interested in learning more, the webinar Maximize Your...
Oct 14, 2025:
Pam Graydon and Matt Silliman from NIOSH presented NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch with an award recognizing the NVFC as NFR Champions.
The NVFC is proud to be recognized as a National Firefighter Registry...
DEADLINE EXTENDED: The NVFC Training Summit is coming to Arlington, VA, on June 26-27, 2026, and we’re looking for dynamic speakers and instructors to share their expertise with volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue personnel.Presentation tracks include:• Health, Safety, & Training• Recruitment & Retention• LeadershipSubmit your proposal by November 2, 2025.👉 Learn more and apply: www.nvfc.o... See MoreSee Less
The NVFC has been awarded a FY 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant from FEMA to continue advancing the health, safety, and wellbeing of volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue personnel nationwide.This funding will help the NVFC:✅ Expand national awareness campaigns✅ Grow both in-person and virtual training opportunities✅ Host the NVFC Training Summits in 2026 and 2027✅ Continue providing ... See MoreSee Less
Mentorship is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen the fire service from within. Join Joe Maruca, Dr. Denis Onieal, and Tiger Schmittendorf, with Candice McDonald moderating, for a discussion on how mentorship can improve recruitment, retention, and leadership development across your department.October 28 | 12pm ET👉 Register now and be part of the conversation: buff.ly/hN5eefm... See MoreSee Less
Big congratulations to Anthony Dolce and Jennifer Elleraas, this year’s Columbia Southern University Scholarship recipients! 👏Through this partnership, two NVFC members are awarded full scholarships each year to pursue their degrees online with CSU. Both recipients are dedicated fire service leaders using education to strengthen their departments and communities. Read their stories and learn m... See MoreSee Less
Are you getting the most out of your NVFC membership? 👀Join us on October 21 at 2pm ET for a live webinar to learn how to:✅ Navigate the NVFC member portal✅ Access exclusive benefits and discounts✅ Maximize everything your membership has to offerWhether you’re new, renewing, or just curious, this session is for you!🔗 Save your spot: buff.ly/nN4Bw2t... See MoreSee Less
Whether you are a brand new NVFC member, a longtime member looking for a refresher on your benefits, or a prospective member curious to see what the NVFC has to offer, we welcome you to this overview ...
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