September 25
Vault Consulting’s Chris Rauch will take participants on a journey into the role of a finance committee and teach participants how to read a set of financial statements to help ensure they are able to fully exercise their fiduciary duty to their organization. Next, participants will go back to the basics as the responsibilities of
Sep 11, 2019
Today we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives that were taken on September 11, 2001. I remember where I was when the first word came, when the events unfolded and when those towers collapsed – and I know many of you have those memories as well. My first thoughts when the first tower collapsed was just a stunning realization of how many... Read More ...Sep 10, 2019
By Chief Jared Meeker Reprinted from the NVFC Firefighter Strong newsletter You might already know that mental health conditions occur at higher rates for first responders compared to the general public. We are routinely exposed to physical and emotional trauma, sometimes on a daily basis. Most people in this world do not see what we first... Read More ...Sep 10, 2019
According to NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch, “Leadership in local departments is critical to not only how the department operates on a day to day basis, but has a direct relationship on the safety of our firefighters. I encourage departments to take a look at the leadership series of classes offered by the NVFC to enhance their ability to manage their... Read More ...Sep 10, 2019
The Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act (VESRRA) was introduced in July by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Representatives Peter King (R-NY) and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ). The bill clarifies the tax status of length of service award programs (LOSAPs), making it easier to set up and administer plans and... Read More ...Sep 10, 2019
On July 31, Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Corey Gardner (R-CO), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances (PFAS) Act. The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop best practices, training, and educational programs to reduce, limit, and prevent... Read More ...
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