December 8
It is common for emergency responders to experience stress, but often we fail to recognize its impact on our performance both on the job and at home. In this webinar
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Upcoming Events
Dec
08
Webinar – Emergency Responder Stress: Consequences and Coping Mechanisms
Dec
14
Webinar – NVFC First Responder Helpline: Assistance When You Need It Most
December 14
While many workplaces offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide a range of support for mental health and work-life concerns, volunteer fire departments typically do not. That’s why the
Mar
17
NVFC Regional Wildland Symposium
March 17, 2023
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
Apr
24
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All NewsNVFC, VCOS, ISFSI Release Operational Training Guide for Fire Departments
Nov 15, 2022
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS), and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) joined together to release a new operational training guide for firefighters. Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready is designed to... Read More ...Focus on Safe Roadway Response This Crash Responder Safety Week
Nov 15, 2022
It’s Crash Responder Safety Week, a time to focus department training on safe traffic incident management practices and raise awareness in the community about the role drivers have in keeping responders safe on the roadways. Each day has a specific theme, all falling under the umbrella theme of “Respect Our Roadside Heroes.” Learn more and... Read More ...Nomination Period Now Open for the NVFC’s Fire Service Achievement Awards
Nov 15, 2022
Recognize excellence in your fire department by submitting a nomination for the NVFC’s annual fire service achievement awards. Contributions of a lifetime volunteer firefighter, a leader in health and wellness, an outstanding junior firefighter, and a successful junior firefighter program will be honored. Learn more. Thank you to our award... Read More ...TIM Training and You
Nov 15, 2022
By T.J. Nedrow What can one say in a few paragraphs regarding roadway incident responder safety and training that hasn’t been said already? Very little. Even the newest recruit can grasp the consequences of the lack of safety and operations training. A moment of lapsed judgement and awareness can be monumental and tragic. If you chose to skip... Read More ...Grant Writing for the Fire & Emergency Services
Nov 15, 2022
The NVFC course Grant Writing for the Fire & Emergency Services educates fire and emergency services personnel on how to write a successful grant narrative in an effort to secure funding for their local fire/EMS department. Students will also be introduced to a variety of funding opportunities, including government and private grants. Take this... Read More ...How to Subscribe
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