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Mar
26
Webinar – Building Stronger Fire Service Teams: Leadership Lessons from Home and Abroad

March 26

Effective team dynamics and leadership are critical to firefighter safety and operational success. This webinar explores how research-based teamwork principles and real-world experience – both in the U.S. and internationally

Mar
26
R&R Coffee Talk: Community Involvement

March 26

Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guest Abena Bonso-Bruce, for an interactive discussion on community involvement in the fire service. This 30-minute session will include audience

Mar
30
In-Person – Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success

March 30

Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success: The NVFC published the textbook Volunteer Fire Service Culture – Essential Strategies for Success as a guide to fire service leaders who

Apr
01
Webinar – Save More Lives on Rural Roadways: Strengthening Post-Crash Care

April 1

When a serious motor vehicle crash occurs – especially on rural roadways – volunteer fire and EMS departments are the difference between life and death in the critical moments that

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Happy Birthday NVFC!

Mar 15, 2026

By Steve Hirsch, NVFC Chair Note: View the video of this statement here. In November of 1975, representatives from seven state firefighter associations gathered in Chicago to talk about establishing an organization, national in scope, to represent volunteer firefighters. The first meeting of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) was held on... Read More ...

Nutella®, Pearl Milling Company, and National Volunteer Fire Council Partner to Support Local Fire Departments Through 2026 Nutella Stacks for Giving Back Program

Mar 10, 2026

$50,000 in fire department grants and 350 pancake breakfast fundraiser kits will be awarded As a brand that aspires to spread smiles for over 60 years, Nutella® is seeking to shine a light on those who spread positivity in their local communities through “Stacks for Giving Back.” In the third year of the program, Nutella has once again... Read More ...

500 Laptops Distributed to Volunteer Fire Departments Nationwide Thanks to State Farm®

Mar 10, 2026

2025 State Farm Laptop Donation Recipients Davidson (OK) Fire Department Access to reliable technology plays an important role in helping volunteer fire departments manage operations, support training, and serve their communities effectively. To help address this need, State Farm® donated 500 laptops to volunteer fire departments across the... Read More ...

NVFC Releases 2025 Annual Report

Mar 10, 2026

The NVFC provides advocacy, resources, education, programs, and more to help the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services thrive. In 2025, we provided training to thousands of responders, partnered to award $2.5 million in grants and giveaways, advocated for critical fire service programs, and much, much more. Want to learn about all that we... Read More ...

Tell Congress to End the Fire Service Shutdown

Mar 10, 2026

Due to the ongoing debate in Congress over the funding of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security has been shutdown since February 14. This has delayed the application period for the AFG and SAFER grant programs. It has also closed the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Academy. Use this link to tell... Read More ...

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