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Protecting Your Firefighters’ Physical Health

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January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the critical issue of increased cancer risk among firefighters, along with the importance of effective safety and preventive measures to reduce exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens. One of the biggest long-term risks for firefighters is cancer.

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Apply for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Support Department Necessities

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The application period for the FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is now open. The post Apply for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Support Department Necessities appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 12, 10 am ET Feb. 14, 3 pm ET Feb. 20, 3 pm ET Feb. 22, 10 am ET Feb.

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Serving the Whole Community: Recruiting and Retaining Minority Firefighters

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Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community By Larry Conley The American firefighter has many faces and backgrounds. Though the paid firefighter receives the most attention through media, movies, etc., most firefighters in America are volunteers. The numbers are less in the volunteer rural communities.

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A Mother’s Journey: Navigating Volunteer Firefighting and Motherhood

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“I remember being very little, kindergarten or first grade, and having the fire department come to the school and me telling a firefighter that I was going to be a firefighter one day — and him laughing at me and telling me girls could not be firefighters,” Sokol says. That did not go over very well.” How wrong he was.

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NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund Helps Responders Impacted by Disasters

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When a disaster strikes, volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel are quick to respond – risking their safety to protect and assist others. The Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund relies entirely on donations, 100% of which go to responders in need. Applications must be received within 60 days of when the incident occurred.

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FirstNet: Leveling the Playing Field for Volunteer Firefighters

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By David Cook, FirstNet Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor Volunteer firefighters are the heart of our nation’s fire services community. Answering more calls with fewer personnel Firefighting ranks among the most demanding and dangerous volunteer roles, which can make it hard to find volunteers willing to take on the challenge.

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DripDrop and NVFC Partner for Fifth Year to Provide Fast Hydration to Volunteer Firefighters

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Eligible responders can enter for a chance to receive two cases of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix for their volunteer fire department Summer brings outdoor adventures, water activities, and barbecues, but it also can bring danger to firefighters, who exert themselves in heavy gear and high temperatures. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.