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 […]
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 […]
Winter Fire Safety: Preparing Your Department & Community
Winter is just around the corner, along with new challenges to public safety. Now is the time to prepare your department and community for the threats fire poses during the winter months. Join us for this Facebook Live discussion on the NVFC’s page: National Volunteer Fire Council. Lt. Michael O. McLeieer, president of E.S.C.A.P.E., Inc. […]
Winter Fire Safety: Preparing Your Department & Community
Winter is just around the corner, along with new challenges to public safety. Now is the time to prepare your department and community for the threats fire poses during the winter months. Join us for this Facebook Live discussion on the NVFC’s page: National Volunteer Fire Council. Lt. Michael O. McLeieer, current president of E.S.C.A.P.E., […]
IAFC-VCOS and NVFC Release Lavender Ribbon Report Update
IAFC-VCOS and NVFC Release Lavender Ribbon Report Update to Reduce Occupational Cancer Risks The International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have released an update to the Lavender Ribbon Report that provides 11 best practices for reducing exposure risks and preventing occupationally caused cancer […]
NVFC Volunteer Spotlight: Frank Speth III
Name: Frank M. Speth III Title: Fire Chief Department Name: New Ashford Fire Department Location: Pittsfield, MA Why are you an NVFC member? I had joined the NVFC several years ago after speaking to Mike Bird [NVFC director from MA, who passed away in 2019] regarding the association. Mike was instrumental in the fire service […]
