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July 9, 2022

NFPA encourages swimmers and boaters to know the risks of electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas

June 23, 2022 – With summer here and the July 4th holiday weekend just around the corner, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is reminding people about potential electrical hazards that exist in swimming pools and hot tubs, onboard boats, on docks and piers, and in waters surrounding boats, marinas, and launch ramps. While most people are unaware of […]

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July 7, 2022

ISFSI, UL FSRI release “Evidence-Based Structural Firefighting” Online Training Course

COLUMBIA, Md. — The International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) and UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute(FSRI) have partnered to develop a free, comprehensive online course derived from more than a decade of firefighter safety research. The new “Evidence-Based Structural Firefighting” training course is now available online through FSRI’s Fire Safety Academy. This training addresses fire […]

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July 6, 2022

Take advantage of Free Fire and Emergency Service Training

Training opportunities are the most requested resource from National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) members. To help volunteer fire and emergency services personnel get the training they need, below is a list of some of the resources for free training that is available. NVFC Virtual Classroom: The NVFC offers dozens of online courses covering a range […]

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July 6, 2022

Will the build America, buy America Act provisions affect Grant Programs?

FEMA’s waiver was accepted, meaning 2021 grantees will not be required to follow the BABAA requirements until January 2023 On Nov. 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). The latter Act strengthens so-called “Made in America Laws.” Specifically, the Act […]

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July 6, 2022

We must take a stand for Volunteers

We must take a stand for volunteers – our essential workers – to ease financial burdens The public and elected officials need to better understand the impact of inflation and rising gas prices on volunteer firefighters Every firefighter is feeling the effects of inflation, especially from gasoline prices, as we go to and from our […]

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June 15, 2022

IAFC’s Volunteer Workforce Solutions offering $5,000 reimbursements to 20 Fire Departments

Through a FEMA SAFER grant, the IAFC’s Volunteer Workforce Solutions program in partnership with the IAFC’s Volunteer Combination and Officers Section is offering $5,000 reimbursements to 20 fire departments across the country to produce a fire camp to help with recruitment efforts within their community. Preference will be given to departments that are using the […]

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