NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that in 2020, there were 676,900 volunteer firefighters in the U.S. This is compared to 897,750 in 1984, the first year the NFPA began tracking this number. The age of current volunteer firefighters is also a topic of conversation, and perhaps concern. But are they?

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OR Firefighter NFPA EMT 116

NVFC

AUGUST 13, 2024

By Mike Simpson This article is reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong. Early and frequent engagement between BESS operators and firefighters can best serve the safety of the community. Utility-scale battery energy storage is often referred to as the bridge between a reliable power grid and building a clean energy future.

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Firefighter NFPA Emergency Response OR 105

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 only has two sets of gear that are NFPA compliant. With 2023 revenues of $1.8

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Firefighter NFPA First Responder Emergency Manager 105

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. Sponsorships are available click here for more information. View agenda. While the Training Summit is a great value , the NVFC recognizes that cost can be a challenge.

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NFPA Firefighter First Responder 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. Stay tuned to www.safetystanddown.org for more information and resources in the months leading up to the campaign.

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NFPA Firefighter First Responder Public Safety 59

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.

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Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician NFPA First Responder 111

NVFC

MAY 16, 2024

This year’s Safety Stand Down highlights the foundations of an effective fire training program to ensure the safety, physical health, and mental/behavioral health of firefighters and emergency responders. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.

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NFPA Firefighter First Responder Public Safety 52