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Get Ready for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10
September 8, 2026
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Fire Prevention Week is coming up on October 4-10 with the theme “Charge Into Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” Use the momentum from this week to impart important safety messages in your community, connect with community members, and recruit new volunteers for your department. The below resources can help you get ready for Fire... Read More »
NIOSH Wants to Hear from You: Complete the Survey
September 8, 2026
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is asking fire chiefs, officers, and firefighters to participate in a brief survey to help them understand what human factors are important to firefighter line-of-duty death and serious injury investigations. This includes understanding how people think, act, and make decisions. The results of the survey will... Read More »
2025 Data Reveal: NEMSIS Map Underscores Impact of Prehospital Blood Transfusion
September 8, 2026
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A new map leveraging EMS data relating to prehospital blood transfusion reveals that, in 2025, nearly 33,000 motor vehicle crash patients met the criteria for prehospital blood transfusion. This critical data underscores the need for the rapid expansion of prehospital blood transfusion programs – a U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... Read More »
Volunteer Fire Departments in NJ, KY Awarded New Sets of Gear to Enhance Firefighter Safety
August 25, 2026
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MSA Safety, Nomex® and Kevlar® for Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) annually partner to help volunteer fire departments enhance their readiness with a donation of new Globe® turnout gear and MSA Cairns® helmets. The Andover Borough Fire Department (Andover, NJ) and the Goldbug Volunteer Fire Department (Williamsburg, KY) are the latest... Read More »
Volunteer Fire Departments Receive $1.5 Million in Grants Through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
August 25, 2026
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One hundred and fifty volunteer fire departments in 43 states have been awarded a $10,000 grant to purchase needed equipment to enhance responder safety and better protect their communities. The grants are provided through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, in collaboration with the NVFC. If you missed the announcement last week, read... Read More »
Need PPE for Technical Rescue or Wildland Response? Ricochet and the NVFC Have Your Back!
August 25, 2026
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Ricochet and the NVFC have partnered to help volunteer departments access specialized PPE for EMS, technical rescue, and wildland responses. Three application periods are taking place in August, September, and October. Apply by noon ET on August 31 for the opportunity to receive five sets of Ricochet Out Front™ Technical Rescue Gear. Beginning September 1,... Read More »
Responders Nationwide Stepped Up their Fitness in June with the NVFC Step Strong Challenge
August 25, 2026
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The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) held its second annual Step Strong Challenge in June, and firefighters and EMS providers from across the country stepped up to the challenge. Over 1,000 participants took part, logging more than 234.1 million steps – that’s enough to walk around the equator over four and a quarter times. Teams... Read More »
There’s Still Time to Enter for the Chance to Win an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet
August 25, 2026
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NVFC members who are active firefighters have until noon ET on August 31 to enter for the chance to win an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. Showcasing 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 that adjusts... Read More »
Learn How to Maximize Your NVFC Member Experience
August 25, 2026
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Are you making the most of your NVFC membership? Join this webinar on September 15 at 2pm ET to make sure you are! Whether you’re a longtime member, a new member, or a prospective member, this webinar will help you take full advantage of all the NVFC has to offer. You’ll get a walkthrough of... Read More »
Start Planning for Crash Responder Safety Week
August 25, 2026
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Every few seconds, a responder puts their life on the line to aid crash victims and quickly clear crashes that could otherwise result in a secondary crash. Proper training as well as public awareness are keys to keeping responders safe at roadway incidents. Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) takes place November 2-6, with the theme... Read More »
