Nov 1, 2024:
MSA Safety teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to give away four MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmets in 2024. The final entry period is now open. NVFC members who are active U.S....
Oct 22, 2024:
Safe and adequate personal protective equipment is essential to firefighters performing at their best. However, many volunteer fire departments lack the resources to purchase new gear, leaving them to...
Oct 22, 2024:
To improve volunteer first responders’ access to high-quality online education, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with Columbia Southern University (CSU) for the 16th year to...
Oct 22, 2024:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold a public hearing on their controversial proposed Emergency Response Standard beginning on November 12. Last week OSHA sent out...
Oct 22, 2024:
Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community
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Oct 22, 2024:
When it comes to wildfire mitigation, we’re all in this together. The NVFC, thanks to funding from the U.S. Forest Service, has released a new online course on enhancing community wildfire...
🧯 FREE Fire Prevention & Safety Courses Now Available! The NVFC and First Alert have teamed up to offer a series of online courses designed to help first responders keep their communities safer. From whole-home safety to installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, these courses provide the essential tools and knowledge for effective community fire prevention.Thanks to First Alert, these courses are FREE for a limited time! Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and make a lasting impact in your community.👉 Enroll today: bit.ly/4fhs7Vs... See MoreSee Less
The NVFC will offer its Hazmat Partners In Training (PIT) Crew train-the-trainer courses at the Rumford Fire Department. Courses include Instructor Training for Flammable Gases, Scenario-Based Hazmat ...
🚒📚 Webinar Alert! Are you a fire department training officer wondering how to better teach adult learners? Join us on November 13 at 2pm ET for a webinar with Rachel Buczynski, who will dive into the science of andragogy (how adults learn).Whether you're new to the role or want to strengthen your existing techniques, this session will help you enhance your training skills and better support your team!🔗 Register here: bit.ly/48oUr63... See MoreSee Less
📸🔥 A huge thanks to the Edgartown (MA) Fire Department for hosting the Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) course on October 19-20! Over the weekend, participants learned the essentials of wildfire home assessments with hands-on training to help make homes safer in the face of wildfire threats.From classroom fundamentals to evaluating properties in the community, attendees are now equipped to work with residents on adapting their homes to the challenges of the wildland-urban interface. This program, developed by the National Volunteer Fire Council and U.S. Forest Service, aims to build safer, more fire-resilient communities.Want to learn more about WFAP? 👉 bit.ly/4arVz9p... See MoreSee Less
👩🚒 We want to hear from YOU!Have advice to keep emergency responders safe?Check out this great tip from Teri Tramblie below, and then submit your own tip to the NVFC! Let’s support each other by sharing practical safety insights and best practices.👉 Find all the details on recording and submitting your video here: bit.ly/3OeVKL1... See MoreSee Less
🌍 Building Global Connections in Firefighting! International collaboration within the firefighting community is essential for enhancing skills and sharing knowledge. The NVFC actively engages in global activities to strengthen relationships and improve emergency responses.In 2024, our efforts included:• A reunion with the Greek Volunteer Fire Service, fostering camaraderie among firefighters.• A complex multi-nation search and rescue training operation in Italy, with nearly 300 participants from 16 countries.• The Germany/USA Junior Firefighter Training Exchange, where junior firefighters developed skills while forming lasting bonds.• A meeting with Japanese firefighters to discuss shared challenges and potential solutions.Learn more about how these international activities are advancing training and networking in firefighting: bit.ly/4h8EJA9... See MoreSee Less
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