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Up to $200,000 Available to Local Fire and EMS Departments through the AES Safer Tomorrow Fund
October 20, 2026
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10 departments will each receive a $20,000 grant from AES, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council Volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue departments are the backbone of communities across the U.S, but they often struggle to find the funding to secure resources they need to operate at their best. To help meet this funding... Read More »
Columbia Southern University Awards Scholarships to Two NVFC Members
October 20, 2026
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The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) annually partners with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to help members achieve their educational goals through a scholarship program. This year, CSU has awarded scholarships to NVFC members Jeremy Spencer and Ben Wexler. Each scholarship covers up to 60 credit hours towards any one of CSU’s online degree programs. Training... Read More »
Fire Departments in AR, MT Receive PPE through MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway
October 20, 2026
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MSA Safety, Nomex® and Kevlar® for Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) annually partner to help volunteer fire departments enhance their readiness with a donation of new Globe® turnout gear and MSA Cairns® helmets. In 2026, 52 sets are being awarded to 13 volunteer fire departments in need through MSA’s Globe Gear... Read More »
When Training Standards Lose Touch with Reality
October 20, 2026
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The Hux Bar problem and the cost of irrelevant training By Chief Joe Maruca (Retired) Training programs loaded with topics that aren’t relevant to the needs of small fire departments are keeping potential volunteer firefighters from joining up. They’re also influencing volunteers’ decisions to leave the service. So why do we include these topics? Why... Read More »
Need PPE for Wildland and Technical Rescue Response? Ricochet and the NVFC Have Your Back!
October 20, 2026
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Does your volunteer department annually respond to wildfires and emergency medical and/or rescue calls but lack sufficient gear for these real-world jobs? Then apply for the Ricochet PPE Award Program. The October application period is for Ricochet Wildland + Technical Rescue Dual-Cert Gear [NFPA 1977 & 1951]. Five departments will each receive five sets of... Read More »
NVFC Attends First Responder Recognition Event at White House
October 20, 2026
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NVFC board members attended a White House Rose Garden luncheon on October 15 honoring first responders. The NVFC was proud to shine a spotlight on the dedication and service of the volunteer firefighters and EMS providers who give back to their communities every day. During the event, Chair Steve Hirsch presented President Donald Trump with... Read More »
NVFC Members Can Utilize NPPGov Cooperative Purchasing to Save Time and Money
October 20, 2026
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NPPGov offers one of the largest selections of public safety agreements focusing on EMS and fire products and services. Did you know NVFC members have free access to NPPGov? Your department can “piggyback” off NPPGov’s competitively bid agreements, enabling you to purchase products and services above threshold at national tier pricing without having to conduct... Read More »
R&R Coffee Talk: Retention & Recruitment for Combination Departments
October 20, 2026
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Recruiting for a combination fire department brings some unique challenges and considerations. Join the NVFC for a Coffee Talk on October 29 at 7pm ET to hear insights and best practices for recruiting and retaining members in a combination system. Hosts Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny will be joined by guests Douglas Cline... Read More »
National Firefighter Registry for Cancer Data Released
October 20, 2026
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Launched in 2023, the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is the largest national effort ever undertaken to understand and reduce risk of cancer among U.S. firefighters. A new paper has been released that describes the levels of participation in the first three years of the program to evaluate the initial success of recruitment efforts.... Read More »
Last Chance! Submit Your Presentation Proposal for the 2027 NVFC Training Summit
October 20, 2026
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If you are a qualified instructor or speaker who is interested in presenting at the 2027 NVFC Training Summit, be sure to submit your proposal by October 30. The Training Summit will take place June 25-26 in Albuquerque, NM, and bring together emergency responders from across the country for classroom sessions, keynotes, and networking. Sessions... Read More »
