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26
In-Person – Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness

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

Apr
26
In-Person – Instructor Training for Methanol

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

Apr
26
In-Person – Teaching Hazmat on a Budget

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

Apr
26
In-Person – Instructor Training on Flammable Gases

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


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NVFC Working to Combat Cuts to Key Fire Programs at NIOSH

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 ...

Last Chance: Applications for Nutella® Stacks for Giving Back Grant Due April 30

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 ...

Register for the NVFC Training Summit, June 20-21

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 ...

Small Department, Big Changes: How One Small Volunteer Fire Department Used Their FOCUS Data In a Big Way

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 ...

Next Week is National Volunteer Week

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 ...

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