October 13
On May 15, 2026, two volunteer firefighters died following an explosion of an oxygen-limiting silo that occurred at a lumber mill. The incident was investigated by the National Institute for
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Upcoming Events
Oct
13
Webinar – Preventing Fatalities and Serious Injuries from Fires and Explosions in Silos
Oct
17
In-Person – Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services
October 17
Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission, improve member satisfaction, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles, qualities, ethics, and
Oct
17
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
October 17
As the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those
Oct
21
Webinar – Behind the 8 Ball: The First 15 Minutes on the Fireground
October 21
Does the term “do more with less” sound familiar? For many volunteer and combination departments, that’s a daily reality – and it matters most in the critical first minutes of
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Oct 6, 2026
Ricochet and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) want to help volunteer departments improve safety and effectiveness by providing the right gear for the real world demands of the calls they run. The October application period for the Ricochet PPE Award Program is now open, and eligible departments can apply for five sets of Ricochet Wildland... Read More ...NVFC Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Fall 2026 Conference
Oct 6, 2026
NVFC Board of Directors The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Board of Directors held its annual fall conference in Owensboro, KY, on September 23-25, 2026. In total, 59 directors from 39 states attended. The board conducted business, heard from a lineup of speakers, received updates on critical matters impacting the volunteer emergency... Read More ...Charge Into Fire Safety for National Fire Prevention Week
Oct 6, 2026
It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is “Charge Into Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” Many departments utilize this week as an opportunity to connect with community members and impart critical fire safety messages. Keep the momentum going by taking free training in the NVFC Virtual Classroom about Fire... Read More ...Don’t Neglect Your 7% Players
Oct 6, 2026
Many departments focus on their superstar volunteers – those that show up for the majority of calls. However, those that show up less of the time, say 7%, are also critical to the success of a department. We tend to overlook the level of skills, special talents, and commitment that these members bring. This article by NVFC board member Joe Maruca... Read More ...Coming Soon! The AES Safer Tomorrow Fund
Oct 6, 2026
The NVFC is excited to partner with AES to bring the Safer Tomorrow Fund to volunteer emergency service departments that protect communities that host AES energy projects. Through the program, eligible fire, EMS, and rescue departments will be able to apply for one of ten $20,000 grants to address critical needs that improve responder safety,... Read More ...How to Subscribe
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Stay up to date on NVFC news, legislative initiatives, calls to action, grants, training information, and more. The NVFC offers the following newsletters and alerts: Dispatch newsletter, Training Times newsletter, R&R Roundup newsletter, NVFC News Alerts, Legislative Action Alerts, and EMS/Rescue News.
