In this issue:
- NVFC, Johns Hopkins Research Project Receives FEMA Grant
- NVFC Announces Winners of National Junior Firefighter Scholarships
- NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Deadline is August 1
- National EMS Assessment Completed
- NVFC Offers Support to Volunteer Firefighters in Need
- Department of the Interior Hiring Director, Office of Wildland Fire Coordination
- National Fire Incident Reporting System 5.0 Self Study Now Available
- USSTC Awards Free Polaris Rangers to Emergency Service Departments
- Support Those Who Support the Voice of the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services
- Calendar of Events
NVFC, Johns Hopkins Research Project Receives FEMA Grant
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $1 million grant to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) to complete a three-year research project in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). The goals of the project are to identify modifiable barriers to implementing wellness and fitness interventions among firefighters and fire departments and to develop and test a pilot intervention. Read full article.
NVFC Announces Winners of National Junior Firefighter Scholarships
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation, has selected 10 outstanding junior firefighters to receive a $5,000 scholarship through the National Junior Firefighter Scholarship and Grant Program. The departments of each of the scholarship recipients will also receive a $5,000 grant to support their junior firefighter programs. In total, the program has awarded $100,000, thanks to support from the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation. Read full article.
NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Deadline is August 1
Nominate an outstanding volunteer firefighter for the 2008 National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations must be received by August 1. Read full article.
National EMS Assessment Completed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Emergency Medical Services has completed review of EMS Workforce for the 21st Century: A National Assessment, which will be available to the public this summer. Read full article.
NVFC Offers Support to Volunteer Firefighters in Need
Volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel whose homes have been impacted by a state- or federally-declared disaster may be eligible for financial assistance through the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund. With the devastating flooding along the Mississippi River, as well as severe storms and tornadoes around the country in recent months, many volunteer firefighters are affected by disasters at the same time they work to protect their communities. The Support Fund provides a stipend to help these first responders. Read full article.
Department of the Interior Hiring Director, Office of Wildland Fire Coordination
The U.S. Department of the Interior is currently identifying candidates for the position of Director, Office of Wildland Fire Coordination and is seeking qualified and interested individuals. The last day to apply is Monday, June 30. For more information, please visit USAjobs.gov for more information.
National Fire Incident Reporting System 5.0 Self Study Now Available
The U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Academy announce the availability of the new National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) 5.0 Self Study online course. Serving as an introduction to NFIRS 5.0, this self-study course provides an overview of the data collection system, its modules, and data conversion issues. Read full article.
USSTC Awards Free Polaris Rangers to Emergency Service Departments
The U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) has made its second round of 2008 awards as part of its “Operation Ranger” Program. Thirty-one organizations were named to receive a Polaris Ranger off-road vehicle, bringing the total number of vehicles awarded this year to 42. An additional 30-35 winners will be announced in the coming months. Read full article.
Support Those Who Support the Voice of the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services
The NVFC relies on the assistance of its corporate and association partners to be able to provide a voice for the volunteer fire and emergency services in Washington. We encourage you to look at a list of our Corporate Members and support them with your business.
Calendar of Events
Below is a list of events that the NVFC will be attending, as well as nationally recognized dates which the NVFC would like to acknowledge.
Firehouse Expo
July 22-27, 2008
Baltimore, MD
National Junior Firefighter Scholarship and Grant Presentation
July 24
Baltimore Convention Center
Fire-Rescue International
August 14-16, 2008
Denver, CO
National Firefighter Health Week
August 18-22
National Preparedness Month
September 2008
NVFC Fall Meeting
September 24-27, 2008
Grand Rapids, MI
Fire Prevention Week
October 5-11
FDSOA Annual Safety Forum
October 27 – 31, 2008
Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, Florida
Contact: membership@fdsoa.org
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