April 26
This course focuses on cargo tank regulations and standards, including NFPA 470 and 49 CFR regulations as they relate to cargo tanks, especially the MC-306/DOT-306. Attendees will learn how to
April 26
This course focuses on cargo tank regulations and standards, including NFPA 470 and 49 CFR regulations as they relate to cargo tanks, especially the MC-306/DOT-306. Attendees will learn how to
April 26
This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about methanol hazmat response. After completing the course, attendees will be able to relate the specific regional
April 26
Teaching hazmat to your responders doesn’t have to be a costly undertaking. In this course, attendees will learn how to identify the key components of a hazmat training budget, including
April 26
This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about flammable gases hazmat response. After completing the course, attendees will be able to relate the specific
Apr 15, 2025
On March 27, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a consolidation plan that would reportedly cut two-thirds of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) staff. The following week this consolidation plan manifested in mass firings of staff for the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer, the Fire... Read More ...Apr 15, 2025
Rice (TX) Volunteer Fire Department purchased new gear with their 2024 Nutella Stacks for Giving Back grant. Nutella® has teamed up with the NVFC to provide $25,000 to volunteer fire departments in 2025. Eligible departments can apply for the chance to receive a $5,000 grant to help fund equipment, gear, training, or other department necessities.... Read More ...Apr 15, 2025
The NVFC Training Summit is coming up on June 20-21 in Salt Lake City, UT. This signature training event features sessions, keynote speakers, and idea-sharing relating to volunteer recruitment and retention, responder health and safety, and emergency service leadership. The conference is a great value, and has a jam-packed agenda with renowned... Read More ...Apr 15, 2025
By Victoria Gallogly Volunteer fire and rescue departments make up almost 70% of the entire United States fire and rescue service, with an additional 16% of combination departments being designated as mostly volunteer. These departments are staffed by over 680,000 volunteer and paid-on-call first responders. In spite of these staggering numbers,... Read More ...Apr 15, 2025
National Volunteer Week is April 20-26, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) appreciates all that fire and emergency service volunteers do for their communities! You can use this time to reward and recognize your department’s volunteers to thank them for their service and commitment. One way that leaders can provide extra benefits is by... Read More ...