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Roundtable Talk – Pipeline Incident Readiness: What Your Fire Department and Community Need to Know
June 30, 2026
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Pipeline incidents can put responders and community members at risk as well as cause disruptions to needed services. Join this NVFC Roundtable Talk on July 9 at 2pm ET to learn how your department can prepare for pipeline emergencies through training programs and resources, as well as prevent emergencies before they happen by encouraging the... Read More »
Webinar – Driving Change: K-12 Distracted Driving Prevention Programs for Your Community
June 30, 2026
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Preventing emergencies starts before the sirens. This includes teaching kids about distracted driving. Join this NVFC webinar on July 14 at 2pm ET to learn about K-12 programs you can immediately implement in your community as well as available resources to help educate youth on the importance of distraction free driving and speaking up when... Read More »
Free Course: Decreasing the Risks Involved in Emergency Response
June 30, 2026
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Each year firefighters are injured and killed while driving to or from an emergency scene. This course is designed to provide knowledge, guidance, and practical applications that can help decrease the risks of emergency response faced by fire departments and EMS agencies. Tactics discussed focus on road safety while driving company vehicles or personally owned... Read More »
Are You Accessing All the NVFC Has to Offer?
June 30, 2026
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As a subscriber to the Dispatch, you know about the array of programs, resources, and information the NVFC offers to the volunteer fire and emergency services. But if you’re not a member, you are missing out on another level of benefits – all courses FREE in the Virtual Classroom; the Volunteer Voices member forum; an... Read More »
Entry Period Now Open for the 2026 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign
June 16, 2026
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DripDrop Hydration is once again partnering with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to keep firefighters hydrated and ready to respond during wildfire season and summer heat through the DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign. This year, 200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix will be donated to volunteer fire departments. The entry period is now open... Read More »
NVFC Releases New Videos Focused on Responder Behavioral Health
June 16, 2026
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The NVFC has released new 30- and 15-second videos sharing personal stories of responders who have struggled and sought the help they needed. These videos are designed to remind firefighters and EMS providers that they are not alone, and help is available. The NVFC has resources for those who are seeking help as well as... Read More »
Firefighter Strong 2026 Hitting Mailboxes this Month
June 16, 2026
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Be on the lookout! The 2026 edition of the NVFC’s annual print publication, Firefighter Strong, is hitting mailboxes this month. All volunteer and combination fire departments in the U.S. will receive a copy. This issue focuses on critical topics including how an emphasis on health and safety can bolster recruitment and retention, tips for retiring... Read More »
Physical Fitness is the Focus of Safety Stand Down 2026
June 16, 2026
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Interested in learning more about this year’s Safety Stand Down theme? Check out this article by Susan McKelvey for Fire Engineering to learn why a focus on fitness is important for emergency responders, each of the week’s daily topic areas, and resources that are available. You can also learn more by watching the recording of... Read More »
Enter for the Chance to Win an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet
June 16, 2026
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NVFC members who are active firefighters have until noon ET on June 30 to enter for the chance to win an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. The helmet showcases the iconic traditional design with innovative features that address today’s fire service needs. It is lightweight, comfortable, and features a low ride height and Defender Visor... Read More »
Apply for a Scholarship to Columbia Southern University
June 16, 2026
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The application period is open for the NVFC scholarship to Columbia Southern University (CSU). Two NVFC members will be awarded a scholarship that covers up to 60 credit hours towards any one of CSU’s online degree programs. CSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Apply now. Not a... Read More »
