In this issue:
- NVFC Issues Policy Statements, Updates Legislative Positions at Spring Meeting
- FLAME Act Passes House
- Congressman King reintroduces Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act
- NVFC Elects Officers, Tackles Important Issues at Annual Spring Meeting
- Tyco International Donates to National Junior Firefighter Program
- NVFC Bestows 2009 Fire Prevention Award to Edward Sawicki
- Sen. Susan Collins Receives NVFC Legislator of the Year Award
- USFA Announces Arson Awareness Week Theme for 2009
- CHEMTREC Releases DVD to Assist First Responders
- April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week: "Celebrating People in Action"
- Check Out the Latest News from FireRescue1
- Support Those Who Support the Voice of the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services
- Calendar of Events
In case you missed it: Recent NVFC News Alerts
- Columbia Southern University Offers Scholarships to NVFC Members
- Application Period to Open: Fiscal Year 2009 Assistance to Firefighter Grants
- National Junior Firefighter Program Grant Application Period Now Open
- Raise Funds for Your Department Through Baskin-Robbins® 31 Cent Scoop Night
- NVFC 2008 Annual Report Now Available Online
- Chief Glenn Gaines Named Deputy Assistant Administrator and Acting Administrator for USFA
NVFC Issues Policy Statements, Updates Legislative Positions at Spring Meeting
The National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Board of Directors adopted policy statements on several issues and updated the Council's position on several pieces of legislation at the annual Spring Board Meeting, held March 31-April 4 in Alexandria, VA. Read full article.
FLAME Act Passes House
On March 26, the United States House of Representatives voted 412-3 to pass HR 1404, the Federal Land Assistance, Management, and Enhancement (FLAME) Act. Introduced by Congressman Nick J. Rahall II (D-WV), the FLAME Act calls for a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on federal land. Read full article.
Congressman King reintroduces Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act
Congressmen Peter King (R-NY), along with original co-sponsors Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), and Heath Schuler (D-NC), reintroduced the Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act (HR 1792) on March 30. Read full article.
NVFC Elects Officers, Tackles Important Issues at Annual Spring Meeting
The National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Board of Directors held its annual Spring Board Meeting on March 31-April 4 in Alexandria, VA, just outside of Washington, DC. Representatives from 42 state fire associations attended the meeting, which featured action taken on many important issues, Officer and Executive Committee elections, bestowment of several awards, and a lineup of prominent speakers. Read full article.
Tyco International Donates to National Junior Firefighter Program
Tyco International has signed on as a supporter of the NVFC's National Junior Firefighter Program. Representatives from Tyco announced the donation during the NVFC Spring Board Meeting on April 3. The company will sponsor several new components of the program as well as support existing program initiatives. Read full article.
NVFC Bestows 2009 Fire Prevention Award to Edward Sawicki
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) honored Edward Sawicki with the 2009 NVFC Fire Prevention Award, sponsored by First Alert. Sawicki accepted the Award during a special banquet at the NVFC's Spring Board Meeting in Alexandria, VA, on April 3. Read full article.
Sen. Susan Collins Receives NVFC Legislator of the Year Award
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) was presented with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Legislator of the Year Award on April 2 during the annual Spring Board Meeting in Washington, DC. NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg presented Sen. Collins with the award at a ceremony held inside of the United States Capitol building.Read full article.
USFA Announces Arson Awareness Week Theme for 2009
Media kit now available at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/aaw/
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) announced that the theme for the 2009 Arson Awareness Week is "Arson for Profit." USFA and its partners, including the National Volunteer Fire Council, will use the week of May 3-9 to focus public attention on the alarming statistics about Arson for Profit in the hopes of expanding the resources and support necessary to reduce this crime. Read full article.
CHEMTREC Releases DVD to Assist First Responders
When faced with an incident involving hazardous materials or dangerous goods, emergency responders need quick access to a reliable resource that can provide critical and immediate assistance directly to the scene. CHEMTREC (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center) is a 24/7/365 emergency call center that provides immediate information and assistance to anyone involved in a hazardous materials incident. Read full article.
April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week: "Celebrating People in Action"
There are over 1 million volunteer first responders and 14,300 active Fire Corps volunteers nationwide. National Volunteer Week, which starts on April 19, provides an opportunity to recognize the efforts of these volunteers as well as to promote the spirit of volunteerism among the general population. This year's theme is "Celebrating People in Action." Read full article.
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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
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