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Submit Your Presentation Proposal for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit

Sep 17, 2025: Proposals due October 20 The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that it will host its signature annual conference, the NVFC Training Summit, on June 26-27, 2026, in...
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Register Now for the NVFC Step Strong Challenge!

Sep 16, 2025: The NVFC is excited to launch its inaugural Step Strong Challenge, which will run from October 1-31. Participants are challenged to meet certain step goals during the month of October to improve their...
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NVFC Member Info Session: First Responder Helpline, Portal, and Resources

Sep 16, 2025: NVFC members and their household family have access to the First Responder Helpline, which offers assistance in a crisis and for a variety of work-life issues as well as a web portal and app with...
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Take the Survey on Shift Scheduling and Sleep Health in Firefighters

Sep 16, 2025: Volunteers – the Center for Fire, Rescue, & EMS Health Research wants to hear from you! They are conducting a research study to better understand how sleep patterns and fatigue impact...
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You Are Not Alone: How the NVFC First Responder Helpline Supports You

Sep 16, 2025: By Nick Koscielniak Reprinted from Firefighter Strong Firefighting and emergency response aren’t just jobs − they’re callings. But with the immense pressure of protecting communities comes...
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New Resources Released to Support Cancer Risk Reduction

Sep 16, 2025: The Cancer Awareness, Prevention, and Education (CAPE) for Volunteer Firefighters Toolkit has been released to assist responders in lowering their exposure risks and implementing the 11 cancer...
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