Speaker and presentation proposals are now being accepted for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit, taking place June 26-27. Submit your proposal by October 20!
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NVFC Board of Directors
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Board of Directors held its annual Fall Conference in Rapid City, SD, on September 22-24, 2025. The board is comprised of up to two...
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Congratulations to the latest recipients of MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway: Council Volunteer Fire Department in Honaker, VA, and 737 Fire and Rescue in Saskatchewan, Canada. Each department...
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Get ready to walk! The NVFC’s inaugural Step Strong Challenge runs from October 1-31 to encourage participants to get moving and improve their fitness by meeting certain step goals over the course...
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Joseph Maruca has been fighting fires and helping his community for nearly 50 years.
Joseph Maruca didn’t exactly mean to join the volunteer fire service. It was April 1977, and the then high school...
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The 2026 NVFC Training Summit will take place on June 26-27 in Arlington, VA. The NVFC is now accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers for presentations to educate first responders...
Sep 30, 2025:
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) for more than 100 years...
EMS Professionals: Your Voice Matters!The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now accepting applications for the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC).This is your opportunity to join the national conversation on EMS issues and provide valuable insight and guidance to the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS) and ... See MoreSee Less
#FunFact: One of the first widely affordable mass-produced automobiles was the Model T from Ford Motor Company. The 1926 one pictured here (located at the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting in Phoenix, AZ) was originally owned by a volunteer firefighter in Yakima, WA, but was acquired and restored by retired Fire Chief Lee G. Madson of Angle Lake Fire Department/King County (WA) Fire District... See MoreSee Less
The NVFC Training Summit is coming to Arlington, VA, on June 26-27, 2026, and we’re looking for dynamic speakers and instructors to share their expertise with volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue personnel.Presentation tracks include:• Health, Safety, & Training• Recruitment & Retention• LeadershipSubmit your proposal by October 20, 2025.👉 Learn more and apply: www.nvfc.org/summit... See MoreSee Less
Are you new to the NVFC, a longtime member wanting a refresher, or thinking about joining? This session is for you!Join us for a walkthrough of the NVFC member portal, a look at exclusive member benefits, and tips on how to make the most of your membership.🗓️ October 21 at 2pm ET👉 Register now: buff.ly/5fizG9p... See MoreSee Less
The NVFC’s Incident Safety Officer Training Series recently took place at the Stockton Fire Department in Custer, WI, bringing together firefighters for a day focused on communications, safety, and the vital role of an ISO on the fireground.📸 Check out some photos from the training, led by instructor Brian Focht.Want to host an in-person training at your department? Find more info here: buff.l... See MoreSee Less
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