April 27
Join Dr. Candice McDonald, Chief Joel Cerny, and special guest Paul Acosta as they discuss five tips for building a volunteer fire department that reflects the diversity of your community.
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Upcoming Events
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27
R&R Coffee Talk: 5 Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Populations
May
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Webinar: Wildfire — It Knows No Boundaries
May 1
Instructor: Bill Arsenault Each year, the frequency and intensity of wildfires are growing. They are destroying land across the globe and are taking lives in communities and firefighting organizations of
May
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May
04
Partners in Training Crew Training — Marcy, NY
May 4
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.
Recent News
All NewsNational Volunteer Week: Thank You Fire and Emergency Service Volunteers!
Apr 23, 2024
It’s National Volunteer Week, and the NVFC extends our thanks to all of the volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, rescue workers, and support personnel who make our communities better every day. This is a great week to recognize the work of the volunteers in your department as well as plan initiatives for supporting your membership and... Read More ...OSHA Needs to Hear from You Regarding Their Proposed Emergency Response Standard
Apr 23, 2024
On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s “Fire Brigades” standard with a proposed new “Emergency Response Standard.” This NPRM’s publication triggered the beginning of a public comment period that is scheduled to conclude June 21,... Read More ...NVFC Seeks Training Coordinator
Apr 23, 2024
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the premier nonprofit association serving the volunteer fire, emergency, and rescue services for more than 45 years. Today, the NVFC serves as the voice of over one million volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel on the national level and provides valuable training, programs, and other resources. The... Read More ...Serving the Whole Community: Autism Awareness for Emergency Responders
Apr 23, 2024
By Brian Focht Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community April is Autism Awareness Month, but many people are aware of Autism every day. I became one of those for whom autism isn’t just a word but a reality when my son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2003. Our family is far from alone – in 2023,... Read More ...Volunteer Recruitment for the Emergency Services
Apr 23, 2024
Many fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new members. This NVFC course walks through the recruitment challenges departments are facing and offers ideas and solutions to help overcome these challenges and attract new members. Take it free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. 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.
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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.
