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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: Preparing Your Organization for an ASHER Incident
Join the NVFC and IAFC on November 5 at 2pm for a webinar on planning and preparing for an active shooter/hostile event response.
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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.
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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 MORENVFC Calls on Fire Departments to Respond to the NFPA 2020 Needs Assessment Survey
Oct 27, 2020:
National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) chair Steve Hirsch calls on volunteer and combination fire departments across the country to respond to the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 2020...
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NVFC Holds Virtual Fall Board Meeting
Oct 27, 2020:
NVFC board members and staff participating in a virtual happy hour.
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Board of Directors meets twice a year to conduct Council business, hold committee...
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Apply for an AFG-S Grant to Fund COVID-19 Equipment and Supplies
Oct 27, 2020:
Volunteer and combination fire departments can apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant COVID-19 Supplemental program to help fund PPE and other supplies that support COVID-19 response. FEMA is...
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The Art of Making Decisions
Oct 27, 2020:
We all make decisions every day. Yet as a firefighter or officer, the decisions we make – both operationally and administratively – can be tough and have far-reaching consequences. So how do you...
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Webinar: Preparing Your Emergency Service Organization for an ASHER Incident
Oct 27, 2020:
As active shooter incidents become more prevalent, fire and EMS departments need to be ready so they can respond in the safest and most effective way. Join the NVFC and IAFC for this free webinar on...
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Free Course: Volunteer Recruitment for the Emergency Services
Oct 27, 2020:
Many fire and EMS departments struggle to find new volunteers. This course discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers, presents research collected as part of the Make Me A Firefighter campaign,...
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