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Apr
03
Roundtable Talk: National Volunteer Week — 10 Ways to Recognize & Retain Your Volunteers

April 3

National Volunteer Week is coming up on April 21-27. Join panelists Joel Cerny (moderator), Steven Roberson, and Joyce Shry for a discussion of turnkey ways to recognize your volunteers and

Apr
05
Partners in Training Crew Training — Edinburg, TX

April 5

The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program provides free hazmat train-the-trainer courses to first responders to help them educate others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response.

Apr
10
Webinar: Fire Service Legislation — Your Role in Advocacy

April 10

Instructor: Ryan Woodward This Congress, the NVFC will be supporting funding for Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER), the U.S. Fire Administration


Recent News

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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 Standard.” The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the “Emergency Response Standard” was published in the Federal Register on February 5, with the public... Read More ...

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 help offset the costs of attending. Stipends reimburse up to $800 of expenses including hotel, transportation, and the conference registration fee.... Read More ...

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 for Wildland Firefighters program. In 2024, 1.5 million cans of water will be donated. But hurry – the deadline to apply is March 31. Learn more... Read More ...

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 positive impact female members have on fire and rescue departments. It is also a time to consider how to enhance efforts to recruit and retain women and... Read More ...

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 course provides key considerations and information for new company officers in areas such as leadership, communication, ethics, training evolutions,... Read More ...

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