Observed each May, National Mental Health Awareness Month is designed to shed light on the psychological challenges faced by many people around the country. Mental health awareness has become an ongoing global effort and extends to the lives of firefighters and their families as well. It’s rare that a difficult call leaves a first responder

The use of modern energy storage system (ESS) technology, including lithium-ion batteries, has exponentially increased over the last decade and is now in almost every facet of our daily lives.

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in products and equipment ranging from laptops and smartphones to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. As their usage grows, firefighters need to be prepared

Visit the NVFC at booth #617.

The NVFC's WV Director, Tom Miller, will present "Electric Vehicles" on June 12 at 1:15pm and "Teaching Hazmat on a Budget" on June 13 at 1:15pm.

Sometimes lessons can come from surprising sources. Take the movie Top Gun. If we look closely with a recruitment and retention lens, there is much we can glean about building

The NVFC's GA Director, David Bullard, will present "Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department" on June 20 at 1pm ET.

Fire departments should take this week to focus on health and safety training and education. This year's theme is "Lithium-Ion Batteries: Are You Ready?"

This event will provide an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with emergency responders from across the U.S. Attendees will have their choice