NVFC publishes behavioral healthcare provider directory for fire, EMS responders
The directory contains practice details and contact information for dozens of behavioral healthcare providers across the country
View Article‘Why is the chief’s wife driving around in the chief’s car?’: Meet Fire Chief...
A third-generation firefighter’s story of finding her passion in a male-dominated industry
View ArticleMajor fire service organizations call for priority access to COVID-19 vaccines
The IAFC, IAFF, NVFC and National Association of State Fire Marshals issued a joint statement urging states to give firefighters the same priority as other front-line healthcare workers
View ArticleNVFC executive director dies unexpectedly
Heather Schafer joined the National Volunteer Fire Council in 1993 and had served as executive director and CEO since 1994
View ArticleNVFC leaders Sarah Lee and Kevin Quinn detail the organization's current...
The CEOs discuss how the organization is working to help recruit and retain volunteer members, and celebrate the NVFC's milestone anniversary
View ArticleGrant applications for 2021 CHEMTREC HELP Award now open
The awards help volunteer fire departments enhance their response capabilities for hazmat incidents
View ArticleA weight off my shoulders … and the rest of me
A once obese firefighter, I now have the confidence needed to not only meet my job expectations but excel at them
View ArticleFederal spending bill increases funding for USFA, Volunteer Fire Assistance...
H.R. 2471, the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, also includes $360 million each for AFG and SAFER programs
View Article‘I decided to pursue changing our state’s legislation’ to fight for junior...
Our work to change a N.C. general statute focuses on keeping junior members interested and building our volunteer base
View ArticleUSFA summit highlights fire groups ‘singing off the same sheet of music’
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
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