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Webinar – Emotional Intelligence in Emergency Services Leadership
July 28, 2026
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Emotional intelligence is an essential leadership skill in the emergency services. This NVFC webinar on August 5 at 2pm ET provides insight into the importance of self-awareness, relationship management, and leadership practices that foster trust, resilience, and professional excellence. Attendees will learn how emotionally intelligent leadership supports stronger teams, healthier volunteer cultures, and improved service... Read More »
Roundtable Talk – Solar Power Systems and the Fire Service: What Responders Need to Know
July 28, 2026
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As solar power systems become more common, volunteer firefighters need to be ready for the unique challenges they present. This NVFC panel discussion on August 6 at 2pm ET takes a practical, myth-busting approach to solar fire response — covering the three primary types of solar systems, Tesla battery classifications, and available suppression tools and... Read More »
Free for a Limited Time: Fireground Accountability
July 28, 2026
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For a limited time, you can take the course Fireground Accountability free of charge in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. This course will help you identify best practices and implement effective accountability solutions with limited resources to ensure that first responders can do their jobs in the safest environment possible and continue to influence risk-reduction behavior... Read More »
Share Your Perspective on Firefighter Safety Investigations
July 28, 2026
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The NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) is seeking input from fire chiefs and firefighters nationwide through a brief survey on the role of human factors in investigating near misses, serious injuries, and line-of-duty deaths. The feedback will help determine whether new tools should be developed to strengthen future incident investigations and... Read More »
What Equipment or Technology Do You Want DHS S&T to Assess?
July 28, 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology’s SAVER Program is conducting a survey to learn which technologies first responders, agency leadership, and grant administrators are considering buying. The responses will help SAVER decide what equipment to independently research, assess, and publish findings on – at no cost to your agency. SAVER reports are used... Read More »
NFPA Releases Report on Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. for 2025
July 28, 2026
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The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has released the report Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on-duty, or as a result of heart attacks, strokes, or medical conditions within 24 hours of duty, in 2025. This number reflects a 17 percent increase... Read More »
Advocate for Pipeline Safety in Advance of 811 Day
July 28, 2026
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The best emergency is one that never happens. August 11 is 811 Day – the perfect time to remind your community to contact 811 before they dig to prevent hitting a pipeline. Whether a professional excavator or a homeowner, everyone needs to contact 811 before they dig! The Common Ground Alliance provides this 811 Day... Read More »
NEMSAC Seeking State/Local 911 Officials Representative
July 28, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking applications for a State/Local 911 Officials Representative to serve on the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC). NEMSAC is composed of EMS, 911, and consumer representatives who provide advice and recommendations on issues affecting the nation's EMS community. State and local... Read More »
EMS Focus Webinar – Establishing a Prehospital Blood Transfusion Program
July 28, 2026
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Interested in bringing prehospital blood transfusion capabilities to your EMS agency? Join this free EMS Focus webinar from NHTSA’s Office of EMS on August 18 at 1 pm ET to hear military and civilian experts discuss the latest evidence on prehospital blood transfusion, along with the planning, partnerships, and operational considerations needed to successfully implement... Read More »
Volunteer Fire Departments in Maine and Virginia Awarded New Sets of Protective Gear
July 14, 2026
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The first round of awards has been made in MSA’s 2026 Globe Gear Giveaway. Each year, MSA Safety partners with Nomex® and Kevlar® for Personal Protection and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to help volunteer fire departments enhance their readiness with a donation of new Globe® turnout gear and MSA Cairns® helmets. Mariaville (ME)... Read More »
