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150 volunteer fire departments will each receive a $10,000 grant through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
The Three Rivers (TX) Volunteer Fire Department was a recipient of the 2024...
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MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to announce the latest recipients of new turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe...
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By Wendy C. Norris
This article is reprinted from the 2025 issue of Firefighter Strong
From a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a firefighter when I grew up. I was a curious child and would often...
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NVFC members who are active volunteer firefighters have until August 31 to enter for the chance to win a MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. The helmet combines a classic look with modern features designed...
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The NVFC has released two new on-demand courses in its Virtual Classroom. Teaching Hazmat on a Budget provides guidance for developing a practical hazmat training session or drills using no/minimal...
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Chief Al Yancey, Vice Chair of the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS), met with the Executive Committee of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) on June 19 during the NVFC...
🚒❤️ Firefighting is a family commitment. Loved ones play a vital role in responder health and resilience.In this article for Firefighter Strong, Wendy C. Norris shares lessons from her own journey in the fire service and family life, offering practical insights on communication, routines, and intentional connection.👉 Read more: ... See MoreSee Less
Wendy C. Norris takes an inside look at how families can strengthen the health, resilience, and wellbeing of their firefighters in this article from Firefighter Strong.
Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11!This year’s theme focuses on Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home and stresses the importance of buying, charging, and recycling them safely. Start planning your department’s activities now to help educate your community. 👉 Explore free resources from the NFPA: buff.ly/PikV8BdPlus, join us for the NVFC Roundtable Talk: Protecting Communities: Planning for Fir... See MoreSee Less
Volunteer Spotlight: Tom KearneyTom Kearney, a firefighter with the Buskirk (NY) Volunteer Fire Department, joined the fire service in 2023 and calls it one of the most important and fulfilling things he’s ever done. As a retiree, Tom makes it a priority to be available during the day when many others are at work.👉 Read his full Volunteer Spotlight: buff.ly/Z0B0YuM... See MoreSee Less
The 10th annual Crash Responder Safety Week takes place November 17-21!This week highlights the importance of traffic incident management practices and the safety of both roadway responders and all road users. You can be an Ally in Action by committing to promoting safe practices during #CRSW2025. Fill out this form to tell the Federal Highway Administration’s TIM Program how you’ll be particip... See MoreSee Less
😴💤 Firefighters & Families: We want your input!The Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research is studying how sleep impacts firefighter health and wellbeing.👉 Career & volunteer firefighters AND spouses/partners of volunteer firefighters are invited to participate. Your anonymous feedback will help researchers better understand sleep challenges and develop recommendations to i... See MoreSee Less
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