July 19
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
News & Events
Upcoming Events
Jul
19
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Jul
24
Webinar – Inform, Educate, Alert, Recruit, and Raise Funds with Nextdoor
July 24
Unlock the full potential of community engagement with our invaluable webinar on leveraging Nextdoor for your emergency services department. Imagine having a platform where your entire neighborhood is already tuned
Jul
24
In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment
July 24
Many fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers, presents valuable
Jul
31
In-Person – Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department
July 31
This course from the National Volunteer Fire Council and the American Psychological Association’s Center for Organizational Excellence is designed to empower fire department leadership to promote and support healthy, high-performing
Recent News
All NewsApplication Period Now Open for the DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign
Jul 8, 2025
200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte powder to be donated, in partnership with the NVFC The application period for the 2025 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign is now open. For the sixth year, DripDrop has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to provide 200,000 electrolyte sticks to volunteer fire departments to keep... Read More ...Apply for a Scholarship to Columbia Southern University
Jul 8, 2025
For the 17th year, Columbia Southern University is awarding two NVFC members with a scholarship that will cover up to 60 credit hours towards any one of their online degree programs. Take your education to the next level without the financial burden and with classes that fit into your busy schedule. Degree programs include fire science, EMS,... Read More ...Rebecca Crossan Receives Inaugural NVFC Scholarship to Waldorf University
Jul 8, 2025
Rebecca Crossan, a dedicated member of the Oak Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue department in Morganton, NC, has been awarded the inaugural National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Scholarship from Waldorf University. A presentation took place on June 23 during a department meeting. A Pioneer in Fire Service Education Crossan’s scholarship recognizes... Read More ...Wildfire PREsponse: Closing the Gap With Mitigation
Jul 8, 2025
While many people think wildfires mainly impact the western portion of the U.S., the reality is that they occur all over the country and at any time of the year. This spring saw large wildfire incidents in New York, New Jersey, the Carolinas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, among other states. This article for Domestic Preparedness Journal by NVFC Wildland... Read More ...Free Webinar: Unlock Your Fire Department’s Community Engagement Potential with Nextdoor
Jul 8, 2025
Imagine having a platform where your entire neighborhood is already tuned in and ready to hear from you. That’s the power of Nextdoor! Join Nextdoor for a free webinar on July 24 at 1pm ET to learn how your fire or EMS department can communicate, educate, recruit, and raise funds with Nextdoor. Hear firsthand from volunteer fire departments that... Read More ...How to Subscribe
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