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NVFC Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Public Safety Grant

Published Date: 02.17.2012

Grant to support safety education and training programs

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has received a $25,000 grant as part of the Motorola Solutions Foundation’s Public Safety and Security Institute. The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions, Inc. Through the grant, the NVFC will develop a new training program for Incident Safety Officers.

The Motorola Solutions Foundation’s Public Safety Grants aim to support safety education and training programs for first responders, their families, and the general public in the United States and Canada.

“The NVFC thanks the Motorola Solutions Foundation for its ongoing support of public safety initiatives,” said NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg. “Through this grant, we will be able to develop critical training to help increase the safety of first responders, which is a top priority for the NVFC.”

The new training will be part of the NVFC’s B.E.S.T. Practices for Firefighter Health and Safety, which focus on the categories of Behavior, Equipment, Standards and Codes, and Training. Through the B.E.S.T. Practices, the NVFC offers resources, tools, and training to increase firefighter safety and health and reduce preventable firefighter injuries and fatalities. The Incident Safety Officer Training will be offered both online and in-person.

“Aligning with Motorola Solutions’ purpose to help people be their best in the moments that matter, the Motorola Solutions Foundation is honored to support first responders and their families through program funding that bolsters safety and education,” said Matt Blakely, director of the Motorola Solutions Foundation. “Through the Public Safety Grants, we partner with programs like the NVFC to ensure first responders have access to the necessary tools and resources they need to succeed.”

Through the Public Safety and Security Institute, the Motorola Solutions Foundation serves as an investor, convener, and global activator on issues that affect the safety of communities and security of countries worldwide, providing leadership in the sector to drive innovation and grow and engage the network of those interested in these issues.

About the National Volunteer Fire Council
The NVFC is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides invaluable tools, resources, programs, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

About Motorola Solutions Foundation
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships and fostering innovation. The Motorola Solutions Foundation focuses its funding on public safety, disaster relief, employee programs and education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming. For more information on Motorola Solutions Corporate and Foundation giving, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/giving. 

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