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Behavioral health is just as critical as physical health and safety. The Share the Load program has resources to help.
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Prevent Firefighter Cancer
A new Lavender Ribbon Report from the NVFC and IAFC-VCOS details 11 actions you can take to prevent firefighter cancer.
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Pipeline Incident Toolkit
The NVFC and PHMSA have released a new toolkit to help fire departments prepare for pipeline incidents.
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The NVFC's FREE Make Me A Firefighter campaign department portal is your one-stop shop for recruiting qualified folks looking to serve your community.
Sign up today!Creating a Culture of Safety in the Fire Service
Dec 6, 2018:
Creating a fire department culture that emphasizes the health and safety of personnel is critical to protecting our nation’s responders and reducing deaths and injuries. The NVFC textbook Volunteer...
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First Alert and the NVFC Partner to Provide Online Training for Volunteer Fire Departments
Dec 6, 2018:
Course and corresponding carbon monoxide alarm donations assist departments in increasing community safety nationwide
Known as the silent killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is especially dangerous because...
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NVFC Releases Animated Videos Highlighting Leadership and Teamwork
Dec 6, 2018:
Two new animated videos in the NVFC’s Serve Strong series are now available. A video on leadership reminds fire service leaders that listening is leading, too, and to promote open communication in...
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Columbia Southern University, NVFC Award Scholarships to Two Dedicated Firefighters
Dec 6, 2018:
For the tenth year, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Columbia Southern University (CSU) have teamed up to award two NVFC members with a CSU scholarship to help them achieve their...
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NFPA 3000 is a Critical Resource for all Fire and EMS Departments
Dec 6, 2018:
By George Stevens
It is a sad reality that active shooter incidents are becoming more prevalent, and today’s fire and emergency departments need to be prepared to respond to these events. Following...
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Free Course: Fire Department Sustainability
Dec 6, 2018:
The NVFC is offering the course Fire Department Sustainability FREE for a limited time. The fire service is experiencing an increase in the average age of the firefighter. With the aging of the fire...
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