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The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) will hold its annual Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner on February 12-13 in Washington, DC. CFSI is a consensus organization for the nations fires service that advocates for policies that have been approved by its National Advisory Committee, which consists of over 30 national fire service organizations including the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).
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The NVFC is deeply saddened by the passing of past chief Willard Bill Betts, Jr., who served as an NVFC director from Delaware since 2020. Betts was also on the NVFCs OSHA Task Force, helping to advocate the volunteer fire services concerns about proposed new standards. Betts served nearly 60 years with the Frederica (DE) Volunteer Fire Company and was actively involved with the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Fitness and health are essential for first responders to perform at their best. That is why STEPR is partnering with the NVFC to support volunteer responders through the STEPR Health & Safety Giveaway. Three volunteer fire departments will receive a STEPR PRO+ stair climber in 2025 to help foster physical and mental wellness among their members.
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FireRescue1 is looking for feedback from the fire service. All active fire personnel in the U.S. and Canada are invited to take the 2025 What Firefighters Want survey. Share your perspective on the fire services safety culture, including your take on the relationship between aggressive firefighting tactics and safety directives and your views on your departments approach to risk, training, and fireground tactics.
Your step-by-step guide to getting CPR certified and saving lives! CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a life-saving technique used during emergencies when someone’s heartbeat or breathing has stopped. By providing chest compressions and rescue breaths, CPR helps maintain blood flow to vital organs, giving the person a better chance of survival until medical help arrives.
Your step-by-step guide to getting CPR certified and saving lives! CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a life-saving technique used during emergencies when someone’s heartbeat or breathing has stopped. By providing chest compressions and rescue breaths, CPR helps maintain blood flow to vital organs, giving the person a better chance of survival until medical help arrives.
Firefighters do a dangerous job and face many risks. To mitigate these risks, firefighters should be in top physical condition and participate in occupational health screenings. This course discusses the importance of firefighter physicals, options available to departments, and how firefighter physicals save lives. Take this course for FREE for a limited time.
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and firefighters are at a higher risk for cancer due to the potential for on-the-job exposures to carcinogens. Now is the time to implement long-term actions to reduce cancer risks for you and your crew. The NVFC has released three new videos featuring firefighters who are cancer survivors. Listen to their messages here , and then find specific best practices to follow in the Lavender Ribbon Report.
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is accepting nominations for the NFPA Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year Award. This award is presented to a dedicated educator from a local fire department or fire marshals office in the U.S. or Canada. Nominees must consistently and creatively utilize NFPAs materials and demonstrate outstanding service in reaching out to the community to address their evolving fire safety needs.
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