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NHTSA Launches Resource Giving Emergency Responders Easy Access to Electric Vehicle Information

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Historical EV Files : Historical emergency response files for EVs have been transferred from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) web site to NHTSA’s new platform. Transition Away from NFPA Site : The NFPA will discontinue its ERG portal, and NHTSA’s new page will serve as the primary resource for these materials moving forward.

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Welcome to the Whole Blood Resource Page

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Empowering fire and EMS professionals to save lives requires access to the latest innovations in prehospital care. Whole blood transfusion programs have revolutionized trauma care, providing critical resources to stabilize patients in the field and improve survival outcomes.

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Register Now for the 2025 NVFC Training Summit

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This signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. About the NVFC The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.

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Leadership Tips From the 2025 NVFC Training Summit Speakers

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Walter Campbell Summit Course – Laughing Your Way to Successful Recruitment & Retention: Lessons from Stand-Up Comedy for Volunteer Fire and EMS Leaders “David Goggins (retired Navy SEAL) said, ‘The only thing more contagious than a good attitude is a bad one.’ Joe Maruca Summit Course – NFPA Standards: Friend or Foe?

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Traffic Incident Awareness Month: Are Your Responders Ready for Roadway Incidents?

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Below are a few resources to get you started: Traffic Incident Management Certificate Responder Safety Learning Network Federal Highway Administration Other Online Training: NVFC Course: Electric Vehicle Safety: An Awareness Level Training NVFC Webinar: Roadway Safety – Beyond the Basics of Traffic Incident Management NVFC Webinar: Roadway Incident (..)

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Does your department’s response performance stack up?

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In both fire and EMS services, response time is obviously a crucial part to a successful resolution of an incident. For fire and EMS responses, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has set guidelines for 4 minutes or less for travel time, 80 seconds for fire turnout time, and 60 seconds for EMS turnout time.

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Fire Departments in KY, VT Awarded Turnouts and Helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway

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The department only has two sets of gear that are NFPA compliant. About the NVFC The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.