COVID-19 Resources for Emergency Responders
As the spread of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) continues, the NVFC has established a webpage with links to information and resources that are relevant to emergency responders.
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NVFC Spring Meeting
April 30-May 2, 2020
UPDATE: The meeting will be held virtually instead of in-person.
Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program
Volunteer fire departments who respond to wildland fires can apply to receive canned drinking water from Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with the NVFC.
Learn more
MSA's Globe Gear Giveaway
MSA has partnered with DuPont and the NVFC to give away 52 sets of new Globe turnout gear and 52 helmets to volunteer departments in need in 2020. The application deadline is June 1.
Learn more and apply now!
NVFC Training Summit
Registration is now open for the next
Training Summit, taking place June 26-27
in Orlando, FL. Travel stipends are available.
NVFC Expands Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund to Help Responders Financially Impacted by COVID-19
Mar 31, 2020:
Many volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers are feeling the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. To provide immediate assistance to volunteers in need, the National Volunteer...
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Free Training Available in the NVFC Virtual Classroom
Mar 31, 2020:
With social distancing in place for most of the country, keeping up with department training may be a challenge right now. The NVFC’s Virtual Classroom provides courses that can be taken online,...
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The Fire Service Family
Mar 31, 2020:
The fire service is a family, and this connection is key to successful recruitment and retention of volunteers. This article by NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch for International Fire Fighter Magazine uses the...
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Managing Stress in Uncertain Times
Mar 31, 2020:
COVID-19 has brought uncertainty as well as changes to lifestyle and fire/EMS operations that can have an emotional impact. There are many webinars and resources available to help firefighters, EMS...
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R&R Spotlight: Tennessee City Volunteer Fire Department
Mar 31, 2020:
Facebook and annual mailings have helped the Tennessee City (TN) Volunteer Fire Department gain new recruits. The department runs like a family and encourages members to have fun. Check out this...
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Social Distancing Creates Challenges for Volunteer Fire/EMS Fundraising
Mar 31, 2020:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has been hearing from members who are having difficulty with fundraising in light of social distancing restrictions that are in place across the country to...
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