NVFC Awards
Submit your nominations for the NVFC's annual fire service achievement awards: Lifetime Achievement, Health & Wellness Leadership, Junior Firefighter of the Year, and Junior Firefighter Program of the Year.
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Provider Directory Now Available
Access the Directory of Behavioral Health Professionals to find local providers ready and equipped to help firefighters, EMS providers, rescue workers, and their families.
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Webinar: Planning and Implementing a Training Program
Join the NVFC on February 11 at 2pm for a free webinar that will highlight important aspects of planning and implementing training program.
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COVID-19 Resources for Emergency Responders
Find resources for fire, EMS, and rescue, including the new COVID-19 Vaccination Communications Toolkit for Essential Workers.
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Special Opportunities for Volunteers
The NVFC and our partners offer special opportunities for members of the fire, EMS, and rescue services. See what grants, scholarships, giveaways, scholarships, training, and discounts are available.
LEARN MOREGet Unlimited Virtual Classroom Courses with NVFC Membership
Jan 12, 2021:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) provides dozens of courses and webinars to the fire and emergency services through the Virtual Classroom. Topics include health and wellness, safety and...
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Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application Period Now Open
Jan 12, 2021:
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant application period is now open. This grant helps fire and EMS departments obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and...
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President Trump Signs Bill with COVID Relief, FY 2021 Appropriations, and VRIPA Into Law
Jan 12, 2021:
On December 27, President Trump signed into law H.R. 133. This legislation includes FY 2021 funding for the federal government including programs important to the fire and emergency services, various...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Availability for Volunteer Fire and EMS
Jan 12, 2021:
Bob Guthrie, NVFC Connecticut director, pictured after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use. States have...
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Washington State
Jan 12, 2021:
By Ed Mund, NVFC EMS/Rescue Section director at large
Washington State allows paramedics and AEMTs to provide vaccine shots during a declared public health emergency, such as what we are now in with...
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NVFC Releases Toolkit to Help Fire Service Leaders Create Healthy, High-Performing Departments
Jan 12, 2021:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, launched the Psychologically Healthy Fire...
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