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Jul
23
NVFC R&R Coffee Talk: AI in Recruitment and Retention

July 23

Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guest Quentin Cash, for an interactive discussion on artificial intelligence in emergency service recruitment and retention. The session will run

Jul
29
In-Person – Teaching Hazmat on a Budget

July 29

Teaching hazmat to your responders doesn’t have to be a costly undertaking. In this course, attendees will learn how to identify the key components of a hazmat training budget, including

Aug
05
Webinar – Emotional Intelligence in Emergency Services Leadership

August 5

In today’s fast-paced and high-pressure emergency services environment, emotional intelligence is an essential leadership skill. Effective leaders must be able to recognize and understand their own leadership styles, emotional responses,

Aug
06
Roundtable Talk – Solar Power Systems and the Fire Service: What Responders Need to Know

August 6

As solar power systems become more common in homes and businesses, volunteer firefighters need to be ready for the unique challenges they present. This roundtable takes a practical, myth-busting approach

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Volunteer Fire Departments in Maine and Virginia Awarded New Sets of Protective Gear

Jul 14, 2026

The first round of awards has been made in MSA’s 2026 Globe Gear Giveaway. Each year, MSA Safety partners with Nomex® and Kevlar® for Personal Protection and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to help volunteer fire departments enhance their readiness with a donation of new Globe® turnout gear and MSA Cairns® helmets. Mariaville (ME)... Read More ...

Ricochet and NVFC to Award EMS, Wildland, and Technical Rescue PPE to Volunteer Fire Departments

Jul 14, 2026

Ricochet is partnering with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to donate high-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) to volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue departments across the U.S. through the Ricochet PPE Award Program. Having the right PPE for the right response is critical to the safety and effectiveness of emergency responders. Yet... Read More ...

Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Donation through DripDrop Hydration Giveaway Campaign

Jul 14, 2026

DripDrop Hydration PBC and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) annually partner to support volunteer fire departments through the DripDrop Hydration Giveaway Campaign. This year, 1,332 departments in 49 states received a total of 200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix to support firefighter hydration and health. Summer brings high... Read More ...

Changing Face of Volunteerism of the Fire Service

Jul 14, 2026

Volunteerism in the fire service today doesn’t look like it did even five years ago. Cultural, demographic, sociological, and technological changes influence how people volunteer and what they expect out of volunteer opportunities. Departments that provide virtual opportunities, human connection, flexibility, purpose, and collaboration will have... Read More ...

Further Your Education with a Scholarship to CSU

Jul 14, 2026

If you are looking to further your education but concerned about the cost, then we have an opportunity for you! The NVFC and CSU have partnered for the 18th year to provide two NVFC members with a scholarship toward any one of CSU’s online degree programs. CSU’s online learning platform offers greater flexibility to fit into busy schedules, and... Read More ...

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