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National Volunteer Week: Thank You Fire and Emergency Service Volunteers!

Apr 23, 2024: It’s National Volunteer Week, and the NVFC extends our thanks to all of the volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, rescue workers, and support personnel who make our communities better every day....
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OSHA Needs to Hear from You Regarding Their Proposed Emergency Response Standard

Apr 23, 2024: On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s “Fire Brigades” standard with a proposed new...
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NVFC Seeks Training Coordinator

Apr 23, 2024: The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the premier nonprofit association serving the volunteer fire, emergency, and rescue services for more than 45 years. Today, the NVFC serves as the voice...
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Serving the Whole Community: Autism Awareness for Emergency Responders

Apr 23, 2024: By Brian Focht Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community April is Autism Awareness Month, but many people are aware of Autism every day. I became one of those for whom...
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Volunteer Recruitment for the Emergency Services

Apr 23, 2024: Many fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new members. This NVFC course walks through the recruitment challenges departments are facing and offers ideas and solutions to...
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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: May 4-5

Apr 23, 2024: The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will hold the annual Memorial Weekend on May 4-5 to honor 226 firefighters who died in the line of duty. While the service will take place at the National...
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