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Apply for a Columbia Southern University Scholarship!
Two NVFC members will receive a scholarship towards any of CSU's online degree programs. Applications due August 31.
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CHEMTREC HELP Award
The CHEMTREC HELP (Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness) Award will provide two volunteer departments with $10,000 to assist with hazmat incident response and preparedness activities. Application deadline is September 1.
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NVFC Virtual Leadership Symposium
Join the NVFC August 14 from 1-5:30pm ET for an afternoon of live, virtual training providing a condensed version of our popular in-person full-day course offerings focused on leading successful departments.
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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.
Access ResourcesNVFC Calls on Congress to Make Volunteer Tax Exemption Permanent
Aug 4, 2020:
On July 30, National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) chair Steve Hirsch formally requested that House and Senate leadership include a permanent extension of the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection...
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Register for the NVFC Virtual Leadership Symposium
Aug 4, 2020:
The NVFC, thanks to support from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, is hosting an afternoon of free online training featuring two of our popular leadership courses: Leadership for the Fire and...
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Make It Double: Volunteer Department Matches Stipends for Members
Aug 4, 2020:
Wheaton (MD) Volunteer Rescue Squad
The Wheaton (MD) Volunteer Rescue Squad is a highly-dedicated team with 136 operational volunteers who responded to over 10,000 emergency calls in 2019. When the...
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Webinar: Fundraising Strategies for Fire and EMS Departments
Aug 4, 2020:
Join the NVFC on August 27 at 2pm ET for this free webinar. David Denniston of McNeil & Co. will discuss how to achieve success with your fundraising efforts, especially in these unusual times....
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Free for a Limited Time: Planning and Implementing a Training Program
Aug 4, 2020:
The NVFC is offering the course Planning and Implementing a Training Program FREE for a limited time. This course reviews best practices for creating a robust training program in a volunteer fire...
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Feedback Needed: Volunteer Fire and EMS PPE Needs for COVID-19
Aug 4, 2020:
The NVFC is conducting a survey to determine what challenges, if any, that volunteer and combination fire and EMS agencies are facing relating to accessing adequate PPE to protect personnel from...
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