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., […]
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 […]
NVFC Releases Toolkit to Help Fire Service Leaders Create Healthy, High-Performing Department
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, launched the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments (PHFD) initiative to support firefighters and EMS providers and create healthy, successful departments. A new implementation toolkit is now available to help fire department leaders promote and foster well-being […]
National Volunteer Fire Council releases Behavioral Healthcare Provider Directory for Emergency Responders
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) and the American Psychological Association (APA), has released a new directory of behavioral health professionals that are equipped and ready to help firefighters, EMS providers, dispatchers, and rescue workers. Emergency responders are at risk of many behavioral health concerns, including […]
Take Time to focus on Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty as well as changes to lifestyle and fire/EMS operations that can have an emotional impact. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and now is a perfect time to focus on mental wellbeing for yourself and your crew. The following resources are available to help firefighters, EMS providers, and their […]