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News & Events
Upcoming Events
Sep
12
Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention
Sep
12
In-Person – Planning and Implementing a Training Program
September 12
This course reviews best practices for creating a robust training program in a volunteer fire department. You will learn how to ensure your training program produces positive outcomes, accomplishes training
Sep
13
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
September 13
As the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those
Sep
16
Roundtable Talk – Protecting Communities: Planning for Fire Prevention Week and Beyond
September 16
Fire Prevention Week (FPW) will take place October 5-11, 2025, with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Join the NVFC for a live panel discussion
Recent News
All NewsNVFC First Responder Helpline Portal and App Now Available
Sep 2, 2025
The NVFC First Responder Helpline is there when you need it. Now even more resources are available through the Helpline portal and app. Visit the web site or download the app to access a myriad of tools, resources, and training on a variety of well-being and skill-building topics. Learn more here. Learn about all the services provided through the... Read More ...New Hazmat Training Courses Released in the NVFC Virtual Classroom
Sep 2, 2025
The final two courses in the NVFC’s five-part hazmat training series are now available. Scenario-Based Hazmat Training focuses on the different types and scopes of scenarios that can be used in hazmat training, as well as how to use scenarios to bridge gaps in learning retention. Instructor Training on Placards, Labels, and Markings delves into... Read More ...Improve Volunteer Retention with Stay and Exit Surveys
Sep 2, 2025
A critical piece of fire or EMS department retention is knowing why your members stay and why they leave, and then making adjustments where possible to address barriers or obstacles to retention. An important component to this is to conduct “stay” surveys of your current members and “exit” surveys of members who leave. The NVFC has released... Read More ...Heat Stress and PPE
Sep 2, 2025
Article first appeared on FireRescue1 Photo courtesy of MSA Safety Firefighters encounter extreme situations more frequently in any given week than many people do throughout their entire lives. The dangerous conditions a fireground presents can lead to a number of injuries and even fatalities, but often in unexpected ways. A study conducted from... Read More ...New Video Highlights Safe Traffic Incident Management Practices
Sep 2, 2025
The NVFC has partnered with the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association to release a short video that highlights five critical traffic incident management (TIM) practices that will save lives and reduce risks at emergency scenes. Watch the video, and then head to this webpage to find online and in-person TIM training opportunities to... Read More ...How to Subscribe
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These alerts will notify you when there is a legislative issue that requires your action. The NVFC's service provides draft letters that subscribers can send to their elected officials simply by entering their contact information.
