NVFC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. Three learning tracks will focus on responder health and safety, volunteer recruitment and retention, and emergency service leadership. View agenda.

NFPA 52

NFPA Firefighter First Responder EMS 52

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Cornettsville (KY) Fire Department and Elmore Fire Department (Lake Elmore, VT) will each receive four new sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns® fire helmets to provide protection to their volunteer firefighters. The department responds to structure and vehicle fires, vehicle crashes, wildfires, pipeline leaks, and other incidents.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter NFPA First Responder Emergency Management 105

NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

Health & Wellness Leadership Award, co-sponsored by VFIS and Ward Diesel Filter Systems; Joseph Valentino, Junior Firefighter of the Year, sponsored by California Casualty; and Inver Grove Heights Fire Department Explorer Program, Junior Firefighter Program of the Year, sponsored by California Casualty. “We Chief James P.

Firefighter 111

Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician NFPA First Responder 111

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Like men, female firefighters are at an increased risk of a variety of cancers and other reproductive health issues; they also face other physical and behavioral health issues. discusses the health issues specific to female firefighters and how it can impact your department’s recruitment and retention efforts. What should I eat?

Firefighter 72

Firefighter First Responder EMT EMT 72

The Overrun

JULY 6, 2021

They continued to respond, even as firefighting units were taken off of first responder assignments out of fear of the virus. EMS is not only not covered by the same health plan as firefighters their pay is significantly lower than them. A first year EMT makes $35,234/year; after five years they top out at $50,604.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter Public Safety EMT EMT 52

EMT Training Station

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

This article covers the 15 best boots available for first responders. Boots need to be durable as first responders spend time in multiple environments and the last thing you want is to feel wet feet while helping a patient in the snow. These boots come highly recommended by wildland firefighters.

EMT 52

EMT EMT Paramedic EMS 52

NVFC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

To handle the ever-expanding needs of the communities they serve, firefighters must receive ongoing training to ensure that they’re adequately prepared to respond to fire incidents along with a vast range of other emergencies. Additional tools including specific action plans will be released in the weeks prior to the event.

NFPA 59

NFPA Firefighter First Responder Public Safety 59