National Volunteer Fire Council

Need help submitting your comments on OSHA’s proposed Emergency Standard? The NVFC has prepared a template to help you share your concerns about the potential impact on volunteer fire departments nationwide. Find the template here: https://bit.ly/4gI6DBW Submit your comments by January 17 here: https://bit.ly/3Vmtlr5

The holiday season is full of joy, but it’s also the peak time for home fires. The NVFC has released an article with simple tips to keep your home safe from fires and other emergencies this winter. Plus, learn how you can make a difference by volunteering with your local fire department! Read and share this article with your community: https://bit.ly/3DmFt58

🚨Exciting News! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 NVFC Training Summit! The event will take place June 20-21 in Salt Lake City, UT, and feature three learning tracks focused on responder health and safety, volunteer recruitment and retention, and emergency service leadership. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3BIZiD6

Tomorrow, The USDA Forest Service will begin hosting office hours to answer questions about Community Wildfire Defense Grant Applications! This $1 billion, five-year program helps communities at high wildfire risk. 📅 Date: December 18 ⏰ Time: 2-4pm ET Click on the link to join https://bit.ly/4fHnTHi

Last chance to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)! If you have last-minute questions – the NVFC is here to help! Join David Lewis, NVFC director from Maryland and grants subject matter expert, for open office hours: December 17 from 10-11am ET: https://bit.ly/3Vv1epq December 18 from 7-8pm ET: https://bit.ly/41mVVfG Submit your application by December 20 here: https://bit.ly/431vMC2

The NHTSA Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants are open until January 17! These grants fund projects that improve roadway safety, address mobility disparities, and work toward achieving zero traffic fatalities. Learn how to apply: https://bit.ly/3OhlLdl

Last call to join the NVFC and Firefighter Air Coalition for a Roundtable Talk on Dec 17 at 2pm ET to tackle the issues surrounding big-box fires in small towns. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how small-town departments can better prepare for fires and other emergencies in large facilities like warehouses and distribution centers. Register now: https://bit.ly/4eAmfWB

Firefighters, your PPE is your frontline defense – but if not properly cleaned, it could pose hidden health risks. A recent study highlights how contamination can build up on gear, even after laundering. Read more about the research and its implications in this CRACKYL Magazine article: https://bit.ly/4fcNy9V

Creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment in fire and EMS departments starts with embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity. Free for a limited time, take advantage of this training to help make your department a stronger, more united team! Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3rx4zIM

Today, we’re giving a big shoutout to the Firefighter Air Coalition for their unwavering dedication to firefighter safety. This nonprofit and NVFC advocate member works tirelessly to educate and train firefighters on air management best practices while promoting cutting-edge technologies that enhance safety on the job. Thank you for your commitment to the firefighting community! #thankfulthursday