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Apply for Ricochet Out Front™ Technical Rescue Gear
August 11, 2026
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Does your department need PPE designed for technical rescue and EMS responses? Ricochet and the NVFC have partnered to provide five volunteer emergency service departments with five sets each of Ricochet Out Front™ Technical Rescue Gear. Designed to deliver dual-certified (NFPA 1950 – 1951/1999) protection, lightweight comfort, and the mobility responders need, this gear is... Read More »
NVFC and Championz Gin Announce New Partnership to Honor America’s Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders
August 11, 2026
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Championz Gin Hero Edition benefiting the National Volunteer Fire Council recognizes those who answer the call The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Championz Gin have announced a new partnership featuring the launch of Championz Gin Hero Edition benefiting the National Volunteer Fire Council, a special edition created to recognize and honor the volunteer firefighters and... Read More »
What the New Recruitment Research Is Really Telling Us
August 11, 2026
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By Walter A. Campbell Not long ago, a fire chief said to me, "Walt, nobody wants to volunteer anymore." I asked him one question. "How many people in your community know you're looking for volunteers?" He smiled and admitted, "Probably not many." I've had that conversation more times than I can count. It's also one... Read More »
Last Chance! Apply for a CSU Scholarship by August 17
August 11, 2026
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Columbia Southern University (CSU) is offering two scholarships to help NVFC members further their education. Each scholarship provides up to 60 credit hours toward any of CSU’s online degree programs. CSU’s online learning platform offers greater flexibility to fit into busy schedules, and CSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission... Read More »
Enter for Your Chance to Win an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet
August 11, 2026
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NVFC members who are active volunteer firefighters have until August 31 at noon ET to enter for the chance to win an MSA Cairns 1836 fire helmet. The helmet is lightweight, has a low ride height for comfort, and is quick and easy to disassemble and assemble for cleanability. This is the third of four... Read More »
NVFC Welcomes Braden Horton as Corporate Relations Manager
August 11, 2026
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The NVFC is pleased to announce that Braden Horton has joined the staff as corporate relations manager. In this role, he will work with the NVFC’s corporate partners to build mutually beneficial relationships that support the NVFC’s initiatives through corporate sponsorships, memberships, and partnerships. Braden previously served as manager of corporate partnerships for The Arc... Read More »
Thank Your Volunteers on Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day
August 11, 2026
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August 18 is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and the NVFC thanks all of the fire service volunteers who selflessly give back to their communities and provide life-saving services every day. Your department can utilize August 18 to show your volunteer firefighters how much they mean to your community. Here are some ideas to help get... Read More »
Utilize the NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire
August 11, 2026
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The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers a free, validated survey instrument that provides an integrated assessment of worker well-being. The NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire (WellBQ) holistically measures worker well-being, including quality of working life, physical and mental health status, and their circumstances outside of work. Fire and EMS departments can use... Read More »
Webinar – PFAS Free Firefighting Foams: What You Need to Know
August 11, 2026
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With health and environmental concerns related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), there is now a lot of attention on the new generation of Class B (flammable/combustible liquids) PFAS free synthetic firefighting foams. Join this NVFC webinar on August 18 to get answers to many common questions about PFAS free firefighting foams and their effectiveness.... Read More »
Assessing Firefighters’ Capability
August 11, 2026
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In order to improve or maintain proficiency with basic fire attack, firefighters must practice skills repeatedly. This excerpt from the guide Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready, reprinted on Fire Engineering, delves into the importance of hands-on skills training and drills to keep firefighters competent and efficient. Learn tips and best practices to make... Read More »
