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Application Period is Open for the NFA Executive Fire Officer Program
August 11, 2026
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The application period for the National Fire Academy’s (NFA) Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program is open until August 31 or when the first 500 applications are received, whichever comes first. The program prepares fire and emergency medical services executive officers to meet the ever-changing demands of the dynamic communities in which they serve. Use course... Read More »
Free for a Limited Time: Creating a Successful Junior Firefighter Program
August 11, 2026
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Junior firefighter programs have many benefits, including serving as a recruitment pipeline for the volunteer fire service. This on-demand NVFC course is designed to equip fire department leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to develop, implement, and maintain a thriving junior firefighter program. Topics include program structure, safe training options, activity ideas, and community... Read More »
FSRI Releases Recommendations for Electric Vehicle Fire Response
August 11, 2026
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As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow, responding to EV fires has become a pressing issue facing the fire service. UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) has released two important resources to provide departments with the evidence-based framework they need to respond safely and effectively. Download Full-Scale Electric Vehicle Fire Experiments and... Read More »
Is Your Department Prepared for a Pipeline Incident?
August 11, 2026
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August 11 is 811 Day, an important reminder to contact 811 before digging to prevent hitting a pipeline. The Common Ground Alliance provides toolkits and resources to make it easy to promote this important message in your community. However, your department needs to be prepared in case a pipeline incident does occur. Use the free... Read More »
Volunteer Fire Departments Awarded Grants, Fundraising Kits through 2026 Nutella® Stacks for Giving Back Program
July 28, 2026
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$50,000 in grants awarded through a partnership between Nutella, Pearl Milling Company, and NVFC As a brand that aspires to spread smiles for over 60 years, Nutella® shines a light on those who spread positivity in their local communities through the Stacks for Giving Back program, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).... Read More »
Application Period Opens August 3: Ricochet Out Front™ Technical Rescue Gear
July 28, 2026
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Having the right PPE for the right response is critical to the safety and effectiveness of emergency responders. That is why Ricochet and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have partnered to provide the Ricochet PPE Award Program to help volunteer departments with limited resources obtain the gear they need. The first application period opens... Read More »
“Too Much” Training is Not a Barrier to Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
July 28, 2026
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Are you concerned that requiring a lot of training for your fire or EMS personnel is impacting recruitment and retention? Think again! A new study shows that too much training isn’t the problem. Rather it is the topics and delivery method that may be a barrier. In this article for Fire Engineering, learn key findings... Read More »
Get Ready: Next Entry Period for an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet opens August 3
July 28, 2026
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MSA Safety is giving away four MSA Cairns® 1836 fire helmets to NVFC members in 2026, and your next chance to enter starts on August 3. The helmet is lightweight, has a low ride height for comfort, and is quick and easy to disassemble and assemble for cleanability. Learn more and enter between August 3-31.... Read More »
Elisabeth Hornfeck Receives 2026 NVFC Scholarship from Waldorf University
July 28, 2026
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The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Waldorf University are pleased to announce that Elisabeth Hornfeck of Greensboro, NC, a member of the Transylvania County Rescue Squad, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 NVFC Scholarship from Waldorf University. Hornfeck is pursuing a master of business administration (MBA) with a fire rescue executive... Read More »
Application Period Opens August 3 for National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
July 28, 2026
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The application period for the U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy (NFA) Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program will open on August 3 and close either August 31 or when 500 applications have been received, whichever comes first. The internationally recognized EFO Program is designed for senior fire and emergency services leaders seeking to enhance their... Read More »
