Working through conflict and building trust within volunteer departments takes many skills and abilities. Some of these skills include leadership, respect for the department’s history and dynamics, positive vision building and clear communication. While these are not the only skills needed, they are the foundations of a successful organization for a voluntary fire service leader. […]
National Fire Academy Application Period is Open Until Dec. 15
National Fire Academy (NFA) courses are delivered online, at our campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and off-campus throughout the nation in cooperation with state and local fire training organizations and local colleges and universities. Our free courses target middle- and top-level fire officers, fire service instructors, technical professionals, and representatives from allied professions. Any person with […]
Changes to NVFC Membership Dues and Virtual Classroom Start January 3
The NVFC is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue personnel. The NVFC values its members and strives to offer benefits and programs that address the critical needs of the fire, emergency medical, and rescue services. In order to continue providing the best services possible for our […]
Advocating for Volunteer Fire Departments
NVFC chief of regulatory and legislative affairs, Dave Finger, recently wrote an op-ed piece for The Hill outlining some key legislative priorities for the volunteer fire and emergency services. These include fire station construction and funding for critical grant programs. Read article. You can take action by using the NVFC’s Legislative Action Center to ask […]
Updates to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
The application period for FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program is open, but there are important changes with this year’s program that departments need to know about before applying. Join the NVFC and presenter David Lewis on Dec. 1 at 2 pm ET for this webinar to review these changes, basic grant requirements, and tips […]
Legislative Victory! Fire Police Fairness Act Passes House and Senate as Part of PSOB Reform Bill
On October 27, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting America’s First Responders Act. Then on November 4, the Senate voted unanimously to agree to the House version of the bill. It now goes to President Biden to be signed into law. The bill contains language clarifying that members of fire departments who provide traffic […]
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