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
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
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.
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
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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...