February 23
When a person is upset or outright angry, we often wish for a magic wand to make everything better. Have you given up on figuring out how to deal with
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Upcoming Events
Feb
23
Webinar — Putting Out Fires: Verbal De-escalation Tips for the Fire Service
Mar
08
NVFC Annual Membership Meeting
March 8
The Annual Membership Meeting of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) will be conducted via Zoom on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 1:00 pm Eastern. This meeting is open to
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08
Mar
17
NVFC Regional Wildland Symposium
March 17
This wildland fire focused event will be an opportunity for fire and EMS personnel from across the region and country to participate in valuable classroom training as well as exchange
Recent News
All NewsDeadline Extended! Submit Your Nominations for the NVFC’s Annual Achievement Awards
Jan 24, 2023
You still have time to submit your nominations for the NVFC’s annual fire service achievement awards to recognize excellence in your department. The nomination deadline has been extended to January 31 for the Lifetime Achievement Award, Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award, Junior Firefighter of the Year Award, and... Read More ...Register Now for the Regional Wildland Symposium
Jan 24, 2023
The NVFC’s inaugural Regional Wildland Symposium is less than two months away. There is still time to register for this event taking place March 17-18 in Box Elder, SD. Attend sessions and share ideas relating to key topics in wildland fire response and mitigation, with a focus on the Plains region. The Symposium has been approved for CEUs... Read More ...Fire/EMS Departments and First Responders Eligible for Discount on GET-A-GRIP Gloves
Jan 24, 2023
Gloves have been permeation tested against fentanyl, heroin, and gastric acid Fentanyl is killing Americans all across the country at unprecedented rates. As the heroin and fentanyl epidemic continues to grow, emergency responders who come in accidental contact with these dangerous drugs are at great personal risk. PH&S Products, LLC (PH&S)... Read More ...The Many Tests of a Firefighter Leader
Jan 24, 2023
Fire service officers face many tests on a daily basis, and not all of them have easy answers. This article for CRACKYL by NVFC member Chief John Conyn explains how the choices you make as a leader directly impact your organization and ways to productively, reasonably, and effectively respond to the many tests you face. Read More ...Decreasing the Risks Involved with Emergency Response
Jan 24, 2023
Firefighters and EMS providers regularly face high-risk situations. To help departments decrease the risks of emergency response, the NVFC developed this course to provide knowledge, guidance, and practical applications relating to risk reduction. Take it free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. All courses are free for NVFC members.... Read More ...How to Subscribe
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Biweekly e-newsletter of the NVFC that includes news, legislative updates, grant and training information, calls to action, and other issues of interest to the fire and emergency services.
Biweekly e-newsletter of the NVFC that includes news, legislative updates, grant and training information, calls to action, and other issues of interest to the fire and emergency services.
NVFC Action Alerts
These alerts will notify you when there is a legislative issue that requires your action. The NVFC's service provides draft letters that subscribers can send to their elected officials simply by entering their contact information.
These alerts will notify you when there is a legislative issue that requires your action. The NVFC's service provides draft letters that subscribers can send to their elected officials simply by entering their contact information.
