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Mar
20
Roundtable Talk: Implementing Standards-Based Rescue Training

March 20

Panelists: Kevin Shea, Kevin Reardon, David Rhodes, Ken Willette (moderator) Dive into the essentials of implementing standards-based rescue training for fire service professionals in this Roundtable Talk. Led by industry

Mar
21
R&R Coffee Talk: Five Key Strategies for Recruiting Volunteer Drone Operators in Emergency Response

March 21

Join Chief Joel Cerny & Dr. Candice McDonald as they welcome drone expert Aaron Beckman to discuss strategies for recruiting volunteer drone operators to support your volunteer fire department’s emergency

Apr
03
Roundtable Talk: National Volunteer Week — 10 Ways to Recognize & Retain Your Volunteers

April 3

National Volunteer Week is coming up April 21-27. Join panelists Joel Cerny (moderator), Steven Roberson, and Joyce Shry for a discussion of turnkey ways to recognize your volunteers and enhance

Apr
05
Partners in Training Crew Training — Edinburg, TX

April 5

The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program provides free hazmat train-the-trainer courses to first responders to help them educate others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response.


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Apply for Canned Drinking Water to Keep Your Crew Hydrated this Wildfire Season

Mar 15, 2024

Hydration is key to the health and safety of wildland firefighters. However, many volunteer fire departments have limited budgets, making it difficult to purchase all the provisions their firefighters need, such as a sufficient supply of drinking water. To help combat this issue and free up department funds for other necessities, Anheuser-Busch has... Read More ...

NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2024 Fire Service Achievement Awards

Mar 12, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual fire service achievement awards, which recognize fire service volunteers who have gone above and beyond in service to their department and community. The 2024 recipients are: Stephen Austin, Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group;... Read More ...

NVFC 2023 Annual Report Now Available

Mar 12, 2024

Find out how the NVFC was working for you in 2023. The Annual Report details NVFC activities over the past year – from advocacy and training, to programs, partnerships, and resources. Read the 2023 Annual Report. If you want a quick ‘by-the-numbers’ snapshot, you can also view the 2023 Annual Report Infographic. Not an NVFC member yet?... Read More ...

Application Period Now Open for SAFER and FP&S Grants

Mar 12, 2024

The application period is now open for two FEMA fire service grants. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants support hiring, recruitment, and retention of career and volunteer firefighters. Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) grants support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire... Read More ...

Is Volunteerism Dying Or Has Your Marketing Flatlined?

Mar 12, 2024

By Kim Hilsenbeck Community VFD. Photo credit: Lt. Samantha Smith We hear all the time that Americans are not volunteering as much as they used to in years past. Indeed, many smaller volunteer fire departments seem to be struggling to attract new members. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that in 2020, there were 676,900... Read More ...

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