The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) knows training is a vital component of being a firefighter or EMS provider. We also know that costs can be prohibitive. That is why we are making it easier to attend our upcoming Health & Safety Training Summit, taking place June 24-25 in Orlando, FL. NVFC members can take […]
Fire Dynamics and You – Chief Ed Mann
Over the last several years there has been great debate via social media about the subject of “fire dynamics,” and how we should attack fire, ventilate, and even conduct searches. I have found most people are either vehemently opposed to the idea at one extreme or support the notion that we should forget everything we […]
The Next Phase: Discovering New Opportunities in Fire Service Retirement
Whether you are a volunteer or a career firefighter, retiring from the fire service is a significant step and should involve a plan to help with the transition, both of the duties you held at the department and personally to help adjust to a new lifestyle that doesn’t revolve around the station. This article for […]
MA Company making Undergarments designed to Protect Firefighters from Cancer
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The risks firefighters face while fighting fires are clear, but there are also concerns about the protective clothing, known as turnout gear, they wear. Firefighters can be exposed to hundreds of different chemicals in the form of gases, vapors, and particles. Men and women on the frontlines can get breathe […]
NVFC’s Electric Vehicles: Implications & Considerations for Emergency Responders Facebook Live
With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more and more common, the likelihood that your department will respond to an incident involving EVs increases daily. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts for a Facebook Live discussion on March 29 at 3 pm ET for a conversation on EV implications and considerations for emergency responders. Registration is […]
Suicide Prevention: We All Play a Vital Role Webinar
March 28, 2022, 07:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Suicide can be difficult to talk about. First responders die by suicide at a considerably higher rate than the general population and are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. Understanding the warning signs and interventions can help save the […]
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