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Upcoming Events

Feb
20
R&R Coffee Talk: Leadership

February 20

Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Doug Cline and Quentin Cash, for an interactive discussion on Leadership. The session will run 30 minutes and include

Feb
21
Scenario-based Hazmat Training

February 21

The NVFC is teaching two hazmat train-the-trainer courses at the upcoming Bryant Stiles Officers School February 21-23 in Owensboro, KY, hosted by the Green River Firefighters Association. This course focuses on the

Feb
23
Teaching Anhydrous Ammonia Awareness & Operations

February 23

The NVFC is teaching two hazmat train-the-trainer courses at the upcoming Bryant Stiles Officers School February 21-23 in Owensboro, KY, hosted by the Green River Firefighters Association. This course focuses on the

Feb
27
Roundtable Talk: Safety in Action – Educating Drivers on Emergency Scene Awareness

February 27

Engaging the community in roadway safety is a key part of reducing first responder injuries and death in traffic incident management. In this NVFC Roundtable Talk, subject matter experts will


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Apply Now for New Turnout Gear and Helmets Through MSA and DuPont’s 2025 Globe Gear Giveaway

Feb 18, 2025

13 departments will each receive four new sets of turnouts and four helmets Cornettsville (KY) Fire Department, one of the 2024 program’s recipients MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are teaming up once again to provide personal protective equipment to volunteer fire departments in need... Read More ...

Enter the STEPR™ Health & Safety Giveaway to Enhance Fire Department Fitness

Feb 18, 2025

The STEPR™ Health & Safety Giveaway is now open! STEPR has partnered with the NVFC to provide three volunteer fire departments with a STEPR PRO+ stair climber, accessory pack, initial warranty, and accompanying training to help foster physical and mental wellness among responders and provide innovative health and safety resources for those... Read More ...

Waldorf University is Offering an NVFC Scholarship

Feb 18, 2025

Looking to further your education? Waldorf University is offering a scholarship to one NVFC member that will cover up to 60 credit hours towards one of their online degree programs. Scholarship applicants must have an application on file with Waldorf or be a current student. View full criteria and apply by March 31 here. Waldorf also offers all... Read More ...

Recruiters: Can You Answer These Common Volunteer Firefighter & EMS Questions?

Feb 18, 2025

By Walter Campbell Recruiting in the volunteer fire and EMS world is no small task. While you’re asking your prospective recruits about their motivations, time commitments, and whether they can tell the difference between a Halligan bar and a crowbar, they’re interviewing you just as much. Potential volunteers want to know if your... Read More ...

Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Labor Nominee to be Held on February 19

Feb 18, 2025

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will hold a confirmation hearing for Secretary of Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer on February 19 starting at 10am ET. If confirmed by the Senate, Chavez-DeRemer would oversee the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the ongoing development of their proposed... Read More ...

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