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Explore More From NVFC Volunteer Voices Make Me A Firefighter Virtual Classroom Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund LOGIN » Member | Board Member + Join the NVFC Give » Shop » Volunteer »Toggle navigation » Join Give Shop Volunteer Fire Service EMS/Rescue Programs About The NVFC News & Events Press Room Contact Login » Join Act Now: OSHA Proposed Standard Use these resources to submit your comment by June 21 about how OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard would impact your department. LEARN MORE MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway Eligible volunteer fire departments can apply for four sets of new turnout gear and helmets to increase firefighter safety. A total of 52 sets of gear and helmets will be awarded in 2024. Apply by June 1. Apply Now 24/7 Confidential Help Available When You Need It The NVFC First Responder Helpline provides assistance to members and their families in a crisis moment and for a variety of work-life stresses. Learn More Upcoming Training Join us on May 15 at 2pm ET for a free webinar on Responding to Warehouses and High Challenge Facilities – Considerations for Volunteer Departments. Register now DOWNLOAD THE NVFC APP Stay up-to-date on the latest news, events, opportunities, and more from the NVFC. Learn More Previous Next Fire Service EMS/Rescue Programs Recent News See All Update on AFG and SAFER Funding and Reauthorization May 7, 2024: There has been big progress in the fight to reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants, and the U.S. Fire Administration... Read More » Access NVFC Resources for Commenting on the OSHA Emergency Response Standard May 7, 2024: On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s Fire Brigades” standard with a proposed new... Read More » NVFC Tackles OSHA Proposed Standard, Honors Award Recipients at 2024 Spring Meeting May 7, 2024: NVFC Board of Directors The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) held its annual board of directors meeting on April 25-27 in Arlington, VA. Sixty-eight directors from 43 states were in attendance.... Read More » A Mother’s Journey: Navigating Volunteer Firefighting and Motherhood May 7, 2024: By Rick Markley Like many over the age of 45, Sandra Sokol’s introduction to the fire service came from the 1970s TV show Emergency! Like many women, she juggled a career, motherhood, and a divorce.... Read More » Fit for Duty, Fit for Life: Firefighter Physicals and the Volunteer Fire Service May 7, 2024: In order for firefighters to mitigate risks and protect themselves in an inherently dangerous job, they should participate in occupational health screenings. This NVFC course discusses the importance... Read More » Safety Stand Down: The 12 Foundations of Fire Department Training May 7, 2024: Safety Stand Down takes place June 16-22, and this year’s theme is Fire Training: Back to Basics.” To help departments focus on critical points from the week’s theme and daily focus topics, a... Read More » Social Feed 72,279 National Volunteer Fire Council The leading nonprofit membership association representing the volunteer fire, EMS & rescue industry. National Volunteer Fire Council 18 hours ago Do you believe that volunteer firefighters have an obligation to pursue new information, methods, training, and funding? In the eyes of Tim Cramblit (Crescent Lake, OR), this is essential for being the best public servant one can be. Check out Cramblit’s Volunteer Spotlight at bit.ly/3UUh65b ! ... See More See Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email National Volunteer Fire Council 20 hours ago It’s important that volunteer first responders understand how OSHA’s proposed emergency response standard would affect them and their departments. This Roundtable Talk on Thursday at 1pm ET will highlight the biggest concerns with the proposed revision and advise participants on how they can take action. Register: bit.ly/may-16-rt ... See More See Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email National Volunteer Fire Council 23 hours ago Being a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider can be tough. This #mentalhealthawarenessmonth , focus on what you and your department can do to support mental wellbeing and build resilience. These free resources from the NVFC can help: bit.ly/3UwQ3eT ... See More See Less Share the Load: Resources Available to Support Mental Wellbeing www.nvfc.org May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Use this time to focus on what you & your department can do to support mental wellbeing. View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email National Volunteer Fire Council 2 days ago Is your volunteer fire department prepared to respond to incidents involving warehouses with robotics, or other high challenge facilities? Learn about the challenges these facilities pose and how to prepare for an incident at this free webinar on Wednesday at 2pm ET. Thank you to Stonehouse Media Incorporated for sponsoring this webinar! Register: bit.ly/0515-webinar ... See More See Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email National Volunteer Fire Council 4 days ago Is your EMS or fire-rescue agency really prepared to provide emergency care to children? Find out by taking the new online assessment from the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project. Learn more and access the assessment at bit.ly/3ykrXw8 . ... See More See Less Comprehensive Assessment of Pediatric Prehospital Care Now Available www.nvfc.org The National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project helps EMS and fire-rescue agencies determine if they are ready to care for children. View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email ? ???? ??????? Join us next week for a Partners in Training (PIT) ? Calling all volunteer firefighters and EMTs! ?May 5-11 marks Arson Awareness Week, focusing ??‍? It’s International Firefighters ? May is heating up with a lineup of events and Load More... 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