NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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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Firefighter 122

NVFC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Firefighter OR EMT EMT 105

NVFC

MAY 7, 2024

“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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Firefighter EMT EMT EMS 105

JEMS

JUNE 11, 2025

Rethinking the Recruitment Model—People Hire People Memphis Fire and Rescue shifted recruitment responsibility from traditional human resources personnel to firefighters and firefighter-paramedics deeply embedded in the culture. Key Takeaways 1.

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Mobile Integrated Health Community Paramedicine EMT EMT 85

NVFC

MARCH 10, 2025

Proper hydration is critical to the health and safety of firefighters when responding to wildfires and other emergencies. million cans of emergency drinking water to help prepare local volunteer firefighters with vital resources ahead of the annual summer wildfire season, rather than waiting until after disaster strikes.

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Emergency Response Firefighter First Responder EMS 52

NVFC

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

While we agree with the need for additional firefighter safety, the proposed OSHA standard as written would cripple emergency response in rural America due to its economically infeasibility and arbitrary administrative burdens. A safety standard thats impossible to implement would not support firefighter safety.

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Emergency Response Firefighter 93

NVFC

JULY 8, 2024

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.

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Firefighters and EMS Fund

OCTOBER 10, 2024

At first glance, “years” may seem like an […] The post A Deep Look at Presumptive Cancer Coverage in Texas for Firefighters appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund. As a result, first responders in Texas routinely deal with extreme exposure – both during a routine shift and in the years following their service.

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Firefighter First Responder EMS 86

NVFC

JUNE 10, 2025

Check your fire department mailbox this month for the 2025 issue of the NVFC’s annual Firefighter Strong printed newsletter! Firefighter Strong is full of information, tools, and resources to help your department thrive. Plus, find a pull-out poster on cancer risk reduction to hang at your station.

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Firefighter 52

NVFC

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Fire Administration Funding FY 2025 Volunteer Fire Assistance Funding FY 2025 SIREN Grant Funding FY 2025 National Firefighter Cancer Registry Funding The post National Fire Organizations Set to Advocate for Legislation in DC Later this Week appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council.

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NVFC

AUGUST 1, 2024

$500,000 in grants will be awarded by State Farm ® in collaboration with the NVFC The application period is now open for the inaugural State Farm ® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. We are proud to support the safety of volunteer firefighters – the ultimate good neighbors who risk their lives each and every day.”

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Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 98

NVFC

JULY 16, 2024

Through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 50 fire departments will receive $10,000 grants to help them obtain the equipment they need to increase responder safety and improve service to the community. Visit the NVFC web site at www.nvfc.org/statefarm on August 1 to apply.

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Firefighter OR 98

NVFC

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The new system is designed to meet the evolving needs of the fire service by enhancing the quality, reliability, and timeliness of data collected from emergency responders while making it easier for firefighters to use. ” Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administrator, emphasized how NERIS will drive future fire service efforts.

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Emergency Response Public Safety Firefighter EMS 111

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

International collaboration in the firefighting community is vital for enhancing skills, sharing knowledge, and fostering global relationships. This event brought together volunteer firefighters from across Greece, facilitating camaraderie and shared experiences.

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Firefighter 59

NVFC

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Thousands of people need assistance on the roadways every day, and many depend on volunteer firefighters and EMS responders to provide lifesaving services,” said NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch. Yet those very same responders are at risk of being struck and injured or killed by other motorists passing the incident.

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Firefighters and EMS Fund

JUNE 4, 2023

Michigan’s Livingston County’s Congresswoman, Representative Elissa Slotkin, has recently introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at prioritizing the health of federal firefighters at the Department of Defense.

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Firefighter EMS 52

JEMS

APRIL 30, 2025

Memorial services forKansas Cityfirefighter-paramedicGraham Hoffman, who wasfatally stabbed while working an overtime shift Sunday, will take place Friday, theKansas City Fire Departmentannounced.

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Firefighter Paramedic EMS 113

NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

The NVFC’s annual Firefighter Strong publication is now available to read online! Read Firefighter Strong now. The post Read the 2024 Issue of Firefighter Strong appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council. A print copy was also mailed to all volunteer and combination fire departments in the U.S.

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Firefighter 52

JEMS

JUNE 13, 2025

Department Battalion Chief Rico Gross told FOX 11 Lost Angeles that firefighter-paramedics in the ambulance were transporting the minor to the hospital around 5 a.m. The woman is then accused of rear-ending the back of the ambulance, triggering a call for immediate firefighter assistance, authorities said.

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Ambulance Mobile Integrated Health Community Paramedicine Paramedicine 64

NVFC

JUNE 10, 2025

This donation will prepare local volunteer firefighters with vital resources ahead of the annual summer wildfire season, rather than waiting until after disaster strikes. Learn more about the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program at www.nvfc.org/water. Produced and canned by Anheuser-Busch breweries, the 1.5

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Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 98

JEMS

JUNE 13, 2025

Longtime firefighter Bryon “Lou” Fleck has dedicated his life to saving lives. Moments after using his radio to alert fellow crews that the home was fully involved in flames, Fleck fell to his knees while a fellow firefighter was working to attach a 5-inch water line. WINDBER, Pa. Everything just went black,” said Fleck.

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First Responder Mobile Integrated Health EMS Community Paramedicine 52

JEMS

JUNE 10, 2025

A DC firefighter-paramedic was assaulted while treating a patient in the back of a moving ambulance, one of nearly 20 such attacks reported in the city this year

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Firefighter Paramedic Ambulance EMS 59

Firefighters and EMS Fund

JUNE 17, 2025

Today, we examine the outcomes of the various ballot initiatives presented across the country […] The post Spring 2025 Fire Referendums: How Wisconsin & Illinois Communities Voted on Public Safety appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund.

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Public Safety Firefighter EMS OR 59

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched a new online resource center to better protect firefighters as well as to identify and prevent new and emerging hazards in the fire service earlier and faster. Learn more and access the Center here. Learn more and access the Center here.

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Firefighter 52

NVFC

AUGUST 27, 2024

The NVFC has released a new on-demand course on Wildland Firefighters Behavioral Health Awareness. Instructed by Jeff Dill of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, this presentation provides an overview of behavioral health awareness for wildland firefighters, with an emphasis on understanding emotional and physical stressors.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter 52

Stem EMS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The history: The goal is to gather together in order to ensure that the rights […] L'articolo National Firefighters Congress 2023 proviene da Stem Ems. The Congrès National des Sapeurs-Pompiers de France is an unmissable event. Let’s discover its origins.

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Firefighter EMS 52

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

FireRescue1 has launched its annual What Firefighters Want survey with a focus on fire department leadership. This year’s theme specifically focuses on strengthening fire department leadership at all levels and how firefighters are taking ownership of their career development even with a perceived lack of leadership at their agency.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter 52

NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

For volunteer fire departments lacking the budget and resources to provide adequate drinking water for their wildland firefighters, Anheuser-Busch’s Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program , a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), has been a lifeline. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

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Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 64

NVFC

JANUARY 16, 2024

This course explains how to incorporate life-saving practices into your daily routines to reduce your exposure risks and protect yourself and your fellow firefighters from occupational cancer. The post Surviving the Job: Preventing Firefighter Cancer appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter 52

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Junior firefighter programs can be a key recruitment pipeline for volunteer fire departments. Thanks to a grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the NVFC has released a new course on Building a Strong Foundation: Creating a Successful Junior Firefighter Program.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter 52

NVFC

JULY 30, 2024

The post Risk Management Principles for New Volunteer Firefighters appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council. This NVFC course provides an overview of risk management for new responders and explains why it’s important for everyone, not just those in leadership positions.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter First Responder 52

NVFC

JULY 30, 2024

Once again partnering to provide fast hydration to volunteer firefighters, DripDrop Hydration PBC and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have donated 200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix to volunteer fire departments. said John Shea, chief marketing officer of DripDrop Hydration. “We

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Heart Attack Firefighter First Responder EMS 111

JEMS

APRIL 29, 2025

The woman charged withthe murder of Kansas City(MO) Firefighter-Paramedic Graham Hoffmanallegedly tried to drive away in the ambulance after thefatal stabbing.

Ambulance 122

Ambulance Firefighter Paramedic EMS 122

NVFC

JULY 30, 2024

Through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 50 fire departments will receive $10,000 grants to help them obtain the equipment they need to increase responder safety and improve service to the community. The post State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program Opens on Thursday!

Firefighter 52

Firefighter 52

Firefighters and EMS Fund

APRIL 20, 2023

Ballot measures are used to help support local fire departments and firefighters when funds run low and more budget is needed. For first responders and firefighters, communicating our needs to the public before an election is essential when a ballot measure is on the ballot. appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund.

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Firefighter First Responder EMS 52

Firefighters and EMS Fund

JANUARY 2, 2024

[01/02/2024, Manhattan, NY]- Firefighters and EMS Fund was honored to both attend and win an award at the 2023 ASTORS Homeland Security Awards Ceremony, hosted by American Security Today. Firefighters and EMS Fund won recognition in the category Excellence in Public Safety and First Responder Support.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter Public Safety EMS First Responder 52

NVFC

JULY 30, 2024

In his testimony, Bradley stated that the NVFC appreciates the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) efforts to promote our mutual goal of ensuring firefighter safety by putting forth the proposed Emergency Response Standard. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce has oversight of the Department of Labor and OSHA.

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Firefighter Emergency Response 111