With winter approaching, fire poses new threats to public safety. The holidays have traditionally been a time for departments to engage with the communities they serve regarding fire safety, but how do you do so during a pandemic? Join us for this Facebook Live discussion on the NVFC's page: National Volunteer Fire Council. Lt. Michael

The holiday season can be a difficult time for firefighters, EMS providers, and their families, and this year brings the additional stress of the pandemic. What can you do to manage stress and focus on behavioral health this holiday season? Join us for this Facebook Live discussion on the NVFC's Facebook page: National Volunteer Fire

Firehouse Expo is virtual in 2020 and free to attend.

In this free webinar, Chief Brian McQueen and Chief John Buckman will discuss the role leaders play in protecting personnel from occupational cancer risks and creating change in the fire

2020 has not been easy, especially for the volunteer fire and emergency services. Yet as we reflect on the past year and begin the next, it’s important to focus on

You have just become the new training officer for your department, but have you been given enough instruction on how to actually lead the program? There is often a gap

The NVFC, in partnership with the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA), launched the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments initiative to support firefighters and EMS providers

Running a training program in the fire service can be difficult, even in under the best circumstances. Join Jason Decremer, PhD, director of certification for the Connecticut Commission on Fire

Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission and improve your department. This course examines leadership styles, qualities, ethics, and best practices to help

Volunteer fire departments have traditionally used the beginning and end of daylight savings time to remind the public to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.