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Ricochet and NVFC to Award EMS, Wildland, and Technical Rescue PPE to Volunteer Fire Departments
July 14, 2026
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Ricochet is partnering with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to donate high-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) to volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue departments across the U.S. through the Ricochet PPE Award Program. Having the right PPE for the right response is critical to the safety and effectiveness of emergency responders. Yet many volunteer departments... Read More »
Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Donation through DripDrop Hydration Giveaway Campaign
July 14, 2026
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DripDrop Hydration PBC and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) annually partner to support volunteer fire departments through the DripDrop Hydration Giveaway Campaign. This year, 1,332 departments in 49 states received a total of 200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix to support firefighter hydration and health. Summer brings high temperatures, wildfires, and other factors... Read More »
Changing Face of Volunteerism of the Fire Service
July 14, 2026
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Volunteerism in the fire service today doesn’t look like it did even five years ago. Cultural, demographic, sociological, and technological changes influence how people volunteer and what they expect out of volunteer opportunities. Departments that provide virtual opportunities, human connection, flexibility, purpose, and collaboration will have greater success with their recruitment and retention efforts. This... Read More »
Further Your Education with a Scholarship to CSU
July 14, 2026
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If you are looking to further your education but concerned about the cost, then we have an opportunity for you! The NVFC and CSU have partnered for the 18th year to provide two NVFC members with a scholarship toward any one of CSU’s online degree programs. CSU’s online learning platform offers greater flexibility to fit... Read More »
NVFC R&R Coffee Talk: AI in Recruitment and Retention
July 14, 2026
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Wondering how your emergency service department can harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to attract and keep members? Then this event is for you! Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guest Quentin Cash, for an interactive discussion on AI in emergency service recruitment and retention. The session will run 30... Read More »
Training Policies and Procedures
July 14, 2026
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Operational training should reflect what firefighters need to know to be safe and effective on the fireground. A department’s standard operating guidelines and procedures should spell out both the rules of engagement for the department’s structural response as well as what training requirements are expected of volunteers. This excerpt of the guide Training Firefighters to... Read More »
Register for Upcoming NVFC Webinars
July 14, 2026
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The NVFC hosts free webinars on a variety of fire and emergency services topics. Upcoming webinar topics include emotional intelligence in emergency service leadership, what responders need to know about solar power systems, a chief officer’s roadmap for navigating local politics, PFAS free firefighting foams, and community education resources. View the upcoming line-up and register... Read More »
Free Course: The Fire Service – A History
July 14, 2026
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It is important to understand where we’ve been to know where we are going. The NVFC provides this course to teach new (and not so new) firefighters about the history of the fire service and what lies ahead as well as introduce them to common fire service acronyms they are likely to hear and national... Read More »
NIOSH Releases Investigation Report on Residential Structure Fire with Hoarding Conditions
July 14, 2026
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The latest NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) report focuses on an incident in Virginia where a career firefighter sustained serious burns at a residential structure fire with hoarding conditions. View the report and the corresponding slides. FFFIPP reports are designed to improve firefighter safety by informing prevention actions to help avoid... Read More »
Help Improve Vehicle Safety with New NHTSA Reporting Form
July 14, 2026
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First responders, including EMS and 911, can now anonymously report vehicle, child seat, tire, equipment, and automated vehicle issues using NHTSA's First Responder Incident Advanced Reporting (FRIAR) form. This confidential, mobile-friendly web form allows all first responders to report vehicle and vehicle-equipment related safety concerns discovered in an official capacity, such as when responding to... Read More »
