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Join the NVFC for Two Facebook Live Discussions in September
August 24, 2021
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The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is hosting two Facebook Live discussions in September. First Look at the Lavender Ribbon Report Update will take place on September 14 at 1pm ET. Engaging the Public During Fire Prevention Week takes place September 21 at 2pm ET. Both discussions will be broadcast live on the NVFC’s Facebook... Read More »
Facebook Live: First Look at the Lavender Ribbon Report Update
August 23, 2021
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Studies have shown that firefighters have an increased risk of developing several types of cancers due to the occupational hazards they face. The NVFC and International Association of Fire Chiefs Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (IAFC-VCOS) developed the Lavender Ribbon Report to detail 11 specific actions firefighters need to take to lessen those risks. An... Read More »
FY 2022 Appropriations Bills Contain Increases for Fire and EMS Programs
July 27, 2021
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The House Appropriations Subcommittees have begun work on FY 2022 appropriations legislation, and the bills as introduced include increases for a number of programs that assist fire and EMS agencies. H.R. 4331, the FY 2022 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, provides $370 million each for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire... Read More »
‘Are You Okay?’ Firefighters and Psychological Rehab
June 15, 2021
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While today’s fire departments typically recognize and address the cancer and cardiac threats facing firefighters, it is time we apply the same kind of care and expertise to the mental health of first responders when they are exposed to traumatic events. This article by NVFC member Hersch Wilson for Fire Engineering addresses one of the... Read More »
NVFC Members Can Enter to Win an MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet
June 1, 2021
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MSA and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are working together to provide the most innovative and up-to-date technology to help first responders improve their health and safety. Through June 30, NVFC members can enter to win a personalized MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet. To be... Read More »
NVFC Training Summit Sessions Now Available in the Virtual Classroom
June 1, 2021
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The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) held its annual Training Summit on May 21. The event, which moved to a virtual format in 2021 due to travel restrictions and safety concerns, featured educational sessions on critical fire and emergency service topics, including health, safety, leadership, and volunteer staffing. Over 200 attendees from the U.S. and... Read More »
New Study Underscores Importance of Volunteer Firefighter Exposure Risk Reduction Measures
May 18, 2021
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A new study by Rutgers published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that volunteer firefighters have a higher level of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their bodies than the general public. These “forever chemicals” have been linked to serious illness including heart disease and cancer. Learn what you can... Read More »
Register Now for the NVFC Virtual Training Summit
March 23, 2021
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Registration and course selection is now open for the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Virtual Training Summit, taking place Friday, May 21, from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. EDT. This free online conference is open to all volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, department leadership, and other fire department personnel from across the United States. The NVFC’s annual... Read More »
NVFC Training Summit Lobby
Welcome to the NVFC Virtual Training Summit 2021 Lobby Click on the session box below to access the session links. All courses will be recorded and shared in the NVFC's Virtual Classroom. Need help? Contact Rachel Buczynski, program manager, at rachel@nvfc.org. PASSWORD FOR ALL SESSIONS: summit Thank you to our sponsors! University of Wyoming AG... Read More »
MSA and the NVFC Partner to Provide XF1 Helmets to Volunteer Firefighters
March 1, 2021
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MSA and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are working together to provide the most innovative and up-to-date technology to help first responders improve their health and safety. That’s why three volunteer firefighters that are NVFC members will receive a personalized MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet in 2021. To be eligible to enter, applicants must... Read More »
