December 27, 2021

Palmer Fire Department celebrates New Fire Chief in Formal Ceremony

A changing of the guard today as Palmer’s first new Fire Chief in thirty years took command. In keeping with tradition, The Palmer fire Department’s longtime chief Alan Roy did […]

December 27, 2021

Volunteer Spotlight: Peter Shedd

Name: Peter Shedd Title: Fire Chief Department: Bernardston Fire Department Location: Bernardston, MA Why are you an NVFC member? Because the NVFC chair stopped by my station, sat down, and […]

December 27, 2021

Hoarding Resources

On their page, you’ll find a number of links, organizations, and other resources to help you address hoarding. Read More…

December 27, 2021

Volunteer Fire Departments need assistance with Stations, Staffing and Equipment

America’s volunteer fire service, comprising 745,000 firefighters serving in 26,686 fire departments across the nation, faces significant challenges. Aging fire station infrastructure, staffing, and equipment and apparatus replacement are among […]

December 22, 2021

How to write a Fire Incident Report: Common Errors to avoid and Tips for Success

Sure, running the calls are the fun parts of the job. But when it comes to incident reporting and documentation, the fun needle begins to point the other way. While […]

December 21, 2021

Can a Firefighter ask a Bystander to stop filming an Emergency Scene?

My advice for firefighters and EMS personnel is relatively simple: Ignore folks who are filming and focus your attention on your job. The explanation is a bit more complicated, but […]

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Palmer Fire Department celebrates New Fire Chief in Formal Ceremony

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Volunteer Fire Departments need assistance with Stations, Staffing and Equipment

How to write a Fire Incident Report: Common Errors to avoid and Tips for Success

Can a Firefighter ask a Bystander to stop filming an Emergency Scene?

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