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Apply for Wildland Gear for Your Fire Department
September 8, 2026
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Having the right gear for the right response is important to offer the best protection to your responders. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Ricochet are pleased to partner for the Ricochet PPE Award Program to equip departments in need with gear tailored to the real-world demands of the calls they run. The September... Read More »
NVFC Releases New Videos on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
September 8, 2026
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Distracted driving puts the safety of the driving public and roadway responders at risk. To help departments educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, the NVFC has released four 15-second public service announcements that can be shared in the community. These videos showcase how our brains are not made to multitask while driving.... Read More »
Supporting Firefighters’ Behavioral Health
September 8, 2026
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The things firefighters see as well as the demands placed upon them can contribute to outcomes including burnout, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression. While it is not often emphasized, department leaders play an influential role in how firefighters respond to the stressors they face and whether they get the help they need at the right... Read More »
Maximize Your NVFC Experience with a Free Webinar on Sept. 15
September 8, 2026
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The NVFC has your back, offering tools, training, resources, and more to help you and your department thrive. Membership adds an additional layer of benefits for you and your family. Attend a free NVFC webinar on September 15 at 2pm ET to ensure you are making the most of NVFC membership. Whether you’ve been a... Read More »
NVFC Welcomes New Advocate Member GALLS®
September 8, 2026
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Please join the NVFC in welcoming GALLS® as an Advocate Member. GALLS is the largest distributor of uniforms, duty gear, and equipment for public safety and military professionals in North America. With a commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional service, GALLS serves law enforcement, fire, EMS, private security, and corrections personnel, ensuring they are... Read More »
Behavioral Health Resources for First Responders and their Families
September 8, 2026
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First responders are the ones who rush in when everyone else is rushing out. This can have a significant impact on the mental wellbeing of those who serve their communities. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the NVFC has resources and tools that you can provide in your department to make sure that everyone... Read More »
Preventing and Coping with Suicide in the Emergency Services
September 8, 2026
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and now is a great time to train your department’s members on signs and symptoms to watch for preceding suicide, resources that are available to help responders in need, and how to navigate the healing process when coping with a firefighter suicide. This NVFC on-demand course is available free... Read More »
Focused Training
September 8, 2026
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To be most effective, fire training should be focused on the risks your community and fire department face or are likely to face. All too often, fire training focuses on areas of lesser need. This excerpt from Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready, reprinted on Fire Engineering, highlights how to identify which training your... Read More »
What Firefighters Want in 2026: Training
September 8, 2026
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FireRescue1’s 2026 What Firefighters Want survey centered on training. The report is now available and explores the disconnect between firefighters’ commitment to training and the resources, instruction, and evaluation needed to translate that effort into operational readiness. Use the report to take a closer look at where your training programs are succeeding, readiness gaps that... Read More »
Roundtable Talk – Fire Prevention Week: Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
September 8, 2026
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Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, and this year’s theme focuses on everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Your department can play a pivotal role in safety! Join the NVFC on September 10 at 2pm ET for a panel discussion with subject... Read More »
