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NVFC Receives Federal Grant to Support Emergency Responder Health and Safety
September 19, 2023
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The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce it has received a $1.4 million Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. These grants enable the organization to implement critical programs and initiatives that support firefighter health and safety and mitigate risks that can lead to line-of-duty injuries and... Read More »
Make Behavioral Health a Priority in Your Department
September 5, 2023
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The fire service tragically loses over 100 members each year to suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a call-to-action to focus on behavioral health and suicide prevention in your fire department. Use these National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) resources and programs to take a proactive approach to help responders in need and prevent tragic... Read More »
Is Your Department Prepared?
September 5, 2023
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September is National Preparedness Month, and now is a great time to assess your department’s readiness and make sure you are prepared for disasters that may come up throughout the year. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has resources and tools to help. Prepare your crew by sharing resources from the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program and... Read More »
Welcome New Member Fire Department Coffee
August 8, 2023
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The NVFC welcomes new Champion member Fire Department Coffee (FDC). A veteran-owned business, FDC provides great-tasting coffee to people everywhere with a mission to give back to sick or injured first responders and firefighters. Their coffee is freshly roasted in the U.S.A. by a dedicated team of firefighters and coffee experts and was inspired by... Read More »
Focus on Mental Wellbeing for You and Your Department in May
May 2, 2023
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and now is a great time to focus on what you and your department can do to support mental wellbeing, build resiliency, and learn what resources are available for those who need help. Find resources available through the Share the Load program and the First Responder Helpline. Join us... Read More »
Recently Enacted Legislation Extends PSOB Coverage to Suicides
March 21, 2023
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On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022 (PSOSA). This law extends Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) to cover certain circumstances where a public safety officer (such as a firefighter, police officer, or other first responder) dies by suicide or is totally and permanently disabled by a suicide... Read More »
Managing Holiday Stress: Take Care of Yourself So You Can Be There for Others
December 20, 2022
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Being a volunteer first responder is stressful, and the holiday season may add to that. While it may seem like second nature to put others first, you can’t be your best for anyone else unless you take care of yourself. Take time for self-care with these tips from the National Institute of Mental Health. If... Read More »
NVFC Releases Training Track in the Virtual Classroom for New Emergency Service Volunteers
December 6, 2022
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A lot goes into training a new recruit for their role in a volunteer fire or EMS department. To help departments with the classroom training portion and to prepare new volunteers for service, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has created a track in its Virtual Classroom designed specifically for new recruits. The New Recruit... Read More »
Register for Upcoming Free Webinars
December 6, 2022
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Register for the following free webinars taking place this month: Emergency Responder Stress: Consequences and Coping Mechanisms, Dec. 8, sponsored by ESO. NVFC First Responder Helpline -- Assistance When You Need it Most, Dec. 14; submit questions in advance here. Miss a webinar? All past webinars are available in the NVFC’s Virtual Classroom for free. Read More »
TIM Training and You
November 15, 2022
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By T.J. Nedrow What can one say in a few paragraphs regarding roadway incident responder safety and training that hasn’t been said already? Very little. Even the newest recruit can grasp the consequences of the lack of safety and operations training. A moment of lapsed judgement and awareness can be monumental and tragic. If you... Read More »
